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November Outing – 3rd Int’l Sherlockian Summit!

06 Friday Oct 2017

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Petrels pack your passports!

Yes, it’s that time of year again to head south of the border to meet up with other West Coast Sherlockian societies.

The “usual suspects” are The Sound of the Baskervilles from Seattle, The Dogs in the Night Time from Anacortes, at least one of the two Portland groups, and a delegation representing the John H. Watson Society (of which I am pleased to be a member!)

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The organizer of this event, and the man who started it all is Allen Nelson of the SOB’s.  He has made it possible for us to take part in this wonderful opportunity to get to know other Sherlockians on the West Coast.

Each group brings an activity to share, whether in the form of a skit or quiz.

The date:  Saturday, November 4th

The place:  Skagit River Brewery (upstairs room)  located in Mount Vernon, WA, just off the I 5. We will begin the festivities at noon (the food is amazing!) and we will end at approximately 4:00 pm.

Please let me know if you would like to hitch a ride with me (franziskah@shaw.ca)  I will be leaving Surrey at 10:00 am

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Please join us! Get to know your neighbours!

 

 

October 2017 Meeting

28 Thursday Sep 2017

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Last month the Petrels discussed the first part of “The Valley of Fear” and opinions ran rather high. (even without Bob Coghill being present to give it a full mark of 10!)

The “all aboard” has been called as the Stormy Petrels venture deep into the Valley. 

Many opinions, in the past, have been raised as to whether this part should stand on its own, and not be considered part of a Sherlock Holmes adventure.  It could be considered a separate entity.

I have heard some people refer to this section as “the long, boring part”.

Delve into this Valley with an open mind, either having read it before, or if you are reading it for the first time, and form an opinion of your own…..

Please join us to share your thoughts on Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:00pm at our usual meeting spot at Hampton Place (UBC)

The bonus question for attendees at the meeting:   Finish this sentence:

“…where there is a lodge I’ll find ____  ________________.”

For more info, please contact Fran at:  franziskah@shaw.ca

SEPTEMBER 2017 MEETING

30 Wednesday Aug 2017

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The Stormy Petrels of BC will gather for another study session on Tuesday, September 5th to discuss part 1 of “The Valley of Fear”.

This adventure was published in The Strand Magazine from September 1914 to May 1915.

Valley of Fear CoverWe begin with a coded message sent to Sherlock Holmes, a murder and a trip to Sussex.

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Is Professor Moriarty behind this unfortunate incident at Birlstone Manor?  What is the significance of “VV341”?  Was the victim a member of a secret society in America?

A slipper print on a window ledge, an abandoned bicycle, a missing wedding ring and a missing dumb-bell.  What more could one ask?

The meeting will take place at 7:00 pm at our usual Hampton Place lounge at UBC (near Wesbrook Mall/16th Ave., Vancouver)

Bonus question for those planning on attending the meeting:  Whose name did Mrs. Douglas say her husband called out in a fever?

For more information, please contact Fran at:  franziskah@shaw.ca

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SILVER BLAZE 2017

30 Sunday Jul 2017

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The 22nd Annual Silver Blaze Sweepstakes will take place

Saturday the 12th day of August 2017

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 2 o’clock in the afternoon

at the

South Surrey Country Estates of Dame Johnston-Keddis

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Come for an event-full afternoon of high stakes betting, games and prizes.

For your dining pleasure High Tea will take place on the Manor House Terraces.

The theme this year is Hats and Ascots

Reserve your Grandstand seats now.  Petrels are urged to RSVP  so that the staff will be able to set up adequately for the large flock.

Please bring a potluck dish suitable for a hearty supper for the hungry Petrels who come from far and wide. The BBQ will be set up for those who’d like to char a little something for themselves, and Cook will be on hand to assist.

Sherry, ale and other delightful libations are welcome.

The Gamekeeper requests that you keep your dog on a leash so as not to disturb

the chickens.

For added info and directions to the Estate, please contact Fran at franziskah@shaw.ca

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