That is quite a commitment. I'm glad it has been worth it for you - what an amazing slideshow!
I'm much much more fortunate I must say in that the airfield I fly from (Earls Colne, EGSR) has both grass and hard runways, easy to get into large areas of uncontrolled airspace and has lighting and offers night/instrument ratings as well as being reasonably priced (honestly, I have no idea why the place isn't totally rammed full all the time)...
I have a few things to tick of my to do list - but I think your poetic post and youtube video has twisted my arm and by the end of the year I will start a night rating for sure!