On the first issue, the commendation. Thank you for the advice, but no I didn't phone them but I have written to them by post with the original references which contained names and I have asked that they follow through.
I was quite surprised by the number of people who have read the original posting to PPRune so, if not now but maybe in the next few days or so, I expect that some of immediate people concerned may have read what I said and they can contact me privately if they wish.
On the second issue, yes, you are quite right I was just dreaming!
Many thanks and cheers!