In answer to a few of your questions:
Name badges are provided by Mick (it helps, even if it's just to look at my reflection and remember who I am)
Nothing broken with your post
A transit van full sounds just cosy. Beware of Trumpetier when you open your van doors, he'll talk you into selling anything you don't want to
According to TonyL, there's never a bad time to say 'BOING'
Hope you enjoy it.