Stormy Petrels will be heading south of the border on Sat., November 3rd.

Why?  The Sound of the Baskervilles will host a gathering of West Coast Sherlockian societies.  This is a great opportunity to meet up with wonderful Sherlockians from up and down the Pacific Coast and share thoughts ideas over a delicious meal, participate in games and quizzes, and perhaps come away with a lovely door prize or two.

A very entertaining afternoon which the Petrels look forward to every November!

Destination?  Skagit River Brewery, Mount Vernon, WA  (meeting upstairs at noon)

If you have any questions, please contact Fran at:  franziskah@shaw.ca

Dear Stormy Petrels,

due to unforeseen circumstances, this Saturday’s trip to the Falls, the bee farm and Toad Hall has been postponed.

Apologies to all who were looking forward to this event, but rest assured, it will take place at a later date.

Your Stormy Petrel Executive

Having attended many conferences, events and meetings of several Sherlockian scions over the years, I speak from experience when I say that I can recommend any and all of these amazing experiences.  Each one has something special to offer. Each one an experience of a lifetime!

It is a great way to meet like-minded people. Make new Sherlockian friends, reconnect with old friends and listen to some excellent speakers.

If you are travelling this summer and fall, please consider attending the following:

June 2:  The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is presenting “Der Hund von Baskerville” (1929) with live accompaniment. The last silent Sherlock Holmes film.

June 4:  Meeting of The Dogs in the Nighttime“, a Sherlockian society based in Anacortes, Washington. Guest speaker will be Dan Polvere BSI who will speak on the historic Speckled Band dinner recently celebrated in Boston.  Historic, as it was the first time in 78 years that women were invited, and I am honoured that I was extended an invitation, and very pleased to have attended. (I personally thank Dan for helping me find the Tavern Club!)

June 8-9:  “Scintillation of Scions” sponsored by Watson’s Tin Box in Baltimore, MD.

Aug. 10-12:  “Holmes in the Heartland” sponsored by The Parallel Case of St. Louis.

Oct. 5-7:  Gillette to Brett V (Sherlock Holmes on stage, screen and radio) sponsored by Wessex Press, to be held once again at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Nov. 3:  4th Annual International Sherlockian Summit in Mount Vernon, Washington.  A gathering of the Pacific Northwest Coast societies. Organized by the Sound of the Baskervilles.

If you are travelling near any of these locations and are considering attending, please contact Fran for additional information at:  franziskah@shaw.ca

The Stormy Petrels of B.C. will, once again, be celebrating the birthday of the great detective on Saturday, January 6th 2018!

If you happen to be in the Vancouver area that day, we would love to see you!

There is no program, no agenda, no toasts (unless someone is so moved) nor adventure for discussion.  (sadly, no musings from Sheldon). It is a time of fellowship and food.

Where:  The White Spot Restaurant (the fireplace room) West Georgia/Cardero

When:  Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at 11:30 am

If you are able to come, please e-mail Fran as soon as possible so she can confirm numbers with the restaurant.

franziskah@shaw.ca