The Conversation Flowchart (23 days until Springer Mountain)

There are two characters in following picture: Red and Blue. I am Blue. Red is a role that has been played by many people and it will undoubtedly be played by many more in the near future.

Regardless, of who is playing the red character (friend, family member, or total stranger), the conversation pretty much always follows the same pattern:

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Either you see the appeal of the trail or you don't. I'm not going to be able to change your mind, so I'm not going to try.