Uh, so I just now saw this ...
Sorry, peeps, I've barely looked at the board since the transition.
Thank you to everyone for the kind words (it was a fine birthday with a sushi lunch =) ), and double thanks for the tributes featuring my beloveds, Iris and Ellen Page (and ramen).
Apparently Ms. Page got married at the start of this year, so my congrats to that adorable couple -- but I hope she keeps me in mind.
He's gonna have to re-thank everyone now
My life's work -- ruined!