Vancouver's Official Sherlock Holmes Society
Please note that due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the meeting, for this month only, will take place on the second Tuesday (October 8th) The adventure for discussion is: "The Veiled Lodger", first published in Liberty Magazine and in the Strand Magazine in 1927. A sad tale of a failing circus, a lion, a love … Continue reading October 2019 Meeting
For the past few years the Stormy Petrels have been treated to musings, written by our "Priory Schoolmaster" Sheldon Goldfarb. Each story of the canon is represented by his informative, insightful and a-musing thoughts. In depth studies of Watson's writings. The book is being published by MX Publishing and will be available for purchase this … Continue reading SHERLOCKIAN MUSINGS
Since our last regular study session back in June, Petrels have been enjoying a lovely summer. Some of us have been travelling, one member, Brian, was able to attend the conference in Minneapolis, and some of us were also able to enjoy the much-anticipated and successful Silver Blaze races in July. A full report will … Continue reading SEPTEMBER 2019 MTG
The horses are training, the grounds are being prepared and the ladies are shopping for the perfect chapeau. All in preparation for the Stormy Petrels "Silver Blaze" races. This annual event will, once again, be held at the South Surrey country estate of Dame Johnnie Keddis. The wine has been purchased and the chocolate … Continue reading Silver Blaze 2019
On Saturday, June 15, 2019 The Stormy Petrels will flock to Shannon Falls on the Sea-to-Sky. [Left: Shannon Falls, BC / Right: Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland] About Shannon Falls Shannon Falls is located just off Highway 99, 58 km north of Vancouver. BC. According to the BC Parks website, it is composed of a series of … Continue reading Reichenbach Falls (aka Shannon Falls) Picnic – June 15, 2019
"My name is Sherlock Holmes...my business is that of every other good citizen - to uphold the law." November's adventure was first published in Liberty for March 1927 and in The Strand for April 1927. The last of the short stories, written just 3 years before the death of ACD (aged 71) On November 5th the … Continue reading November 2019 Meeting
Recording secretary, Sheldon, captured a part of Tuesday's meeting discussion. Here is a study in "The Lion's Mane" as per The Stormy Petrels: https://sheldonfgoldfarb.wordpress.com/2019/09/05/a-snarling/
