What I expected was a group of 5-8 people showing up and getting really cyber-drunk (the typical WoD party, not that I'm complaining
). What I got instead was a group of around 15-20 people showing up and getting really cyber-drunk AND handing me birthday presents! 
The generosity of the people on this shard is, like the title said, overwhelming. I was left speechless (a most rare occurrence) and unable to properly express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who was there last evening. I received a long list of very nice items, all of which will be put to good use. My daugther recently started playing here and what I cannot use, I'm sure she can.
To all the well-wishers and party-goers, many, many, many thanks. All of you truly make this my World of Dreams.
