Sounds like a winning time! I completely understand the change from one-guy-under-a-tarp to camping with the family. The tent I take with the family even has a ceiling fan.

Though to be perfectly honest...it is pretty comfortable.

Bummer about Gollum and no campfire. Thankfully you were prepared with backup cookers. I'm also very glad Gollum didn't get violent. You need to stick around for at least twenty-five more years so I can marry my daughters to your sons.

-Blast