I think your friends are right. Yes, I did read it and it was very nice. One of the best all time stories is "The Swiss Family Robinson" Why? It's the tree house for one thing. And freedom. Write it, make it yours, people will like it or not. What it does for you is the main thing as you already know. It could help you stay clean and on a forward path. Most people would not care to be on their way up a tree. It's what you want that counts. Climb, and if you fall, Climb again.