can anyone tell me what the trick is for lassowing the broom?? I've clicked on that rope at least 100 times and hit it once out of shear luck.

For those stuck on the barrels, just try not to wobble the barrels because it adds time.

I did a LOT of rope tossing too, Shadow, before Marita clued me in--watch the loop, when it forms a perfect circle, click on the broom. You have to be pretty fast, but not too fast...