so that's what I was doing, leaving them on the lift until it rained again. It rained ... and they got off the lift all by themselves. I didn't even touch him!!

Argh - and I'm low on food.

I was patient long enough and figured it out. 3rd times the charm. Now just to wait for more fruit. Hopefully I can get a lot more seeds.

How many villagers can get on the lift at once? I keep trying to get 2 but they keep making babies - which is NOT what I need right now.