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!

SILVER BLAZE 2017

30 Sunday Jul 2017

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The 22nd Annual Silver Blaze Sweepstakes will take place

Saturday the 12^th day of August 2017

at

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

Reichenbach Falls on July 15, 2017

11 Sunday Jun 2017

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On Saturday, July 15, 2017 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 cliffs, rising 335 meters above Highway 99, making it the third highest falls in the province.

In 1792, Captain George Vancouver set up camp just west of the falls, which were named after Shannon who, in 1890 – 1900, owned the falls and surrounding area and used the clay deposits to make bricks. (you can’t make bricks without clay!)

The park also holds significant spiritual value to the Squamish First Nations, the first people to live in the area. They told of a two-headed sea serpent, Say-noth-ka, who lived in and around Howe Sound. According to legend, this beast travelled both on land and in the water. Some versions say it was Say-noth-ka who formed Shannon Falls by slithering and twisting his powerful body up the mountainside, wearing down a spillway for those cascading waters

We will, once again visit Shannon Falls, as our substitute for the Reichenbach Falls. The resemblance is truly uncanny!

If you require any additional information, please contact your Consulting Detective at franziskah@shaw.ca

– “Reichenbach Falls” (Shannon Falls) ceremonial wreath tossing – 10:00am

– Train Museum and picnic in Squamish – 11:00am

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