Objective

This document chronicles an entertaining narrative about the construction of a complex squirrel obstacle course designed to protect a bird feeder and walnut vault from four determined squirrels.

Key Components

• Bird Feeder Protection: The bird feeder and walnut vault are surrounded by a nine-part, grueling obstacle course intended to prevent squirrel theft.
• Obstacle Course Design: The course tests both mental and physical limits of squirrels.
• Challenges and Elements:
  • Casino: Introduced in the course with slot machines and Vegas buffet, mimicking "Ocean’s 11" style security measures.
  • Twisting Bar: Requires the squirrels to navigate a twisting mechanism.
  • Helicopter Crate: Simulates "Mission: Impossible" scenarios with movements when weight is added.
  • Moving Brick Wall: Features bricks that adjust themselves randomly.
  • Hideout and Mission Planning: Replicates a planning zone with satellites, tactical gear, and blueprints, resembling an elaborate heist prep.
  • Laser Maze: Features sensors completing circuits if squirrels touch lasers, triggering security mechanisms.
• Individual Squirrel Roles:
  • Phat Gus: Recognized as the mastermind with strategic insight.
  • Rick: Acts as the acrobat with athletic abilities.
  • Marty: Functions as the hacker handling computers or safes.
  • Frank: Manages logistics with memorized course blueprints.

Observations

• Wildlife Interactions: Besides squirrels, rats and possums also attempt the course.
• Squirrel Behavior: Demonstrates strategic thinking, learning abilities, and overcoming challenges through repeated efforts.

Conclusion

Despite the obstacle course’s rigorous design, the squirrels proved able to complete it, demonstrating notable determination and survival skills. In the end, each squirrel played its specific role within the heist narrative, exhibiting teamwork and resourcefulness.