I would like to see the persimmon tree.

Absolutely correct, Medj. You signed up, so be prepared to deliver, even if you're coughing up bits of your lungs. Any kid can refuse to go along with it, but it won't prove anything. At our age (65), a sign of character is doing something despite obvious reluctance or feeling out of place, so that other people can enjoy it, and in turn, you will too. I'm glad that we're in the same situation. You're my only old-school brother besides Arandor (and he's only that to a limited extent).