Hi there, wheelyjo - welcome!
Am I right in thinking that you're also known as litsiswithwheels, an old friend of ours from another board? Glad you've decided to join us here.
I'm undecided by the bars. I've enjoyed watching BB3 more since they've been put up, mainly by seeing how the poor contestants have coped far better than the rich.
However, I think you're absolutely right that it would be far more interesting if they had a lot more mini tasks to keep the housemates, as well as us, from being bored rigid!
Happy posting!