USA Road Trip

Four Stormy Petrels crossed the USA border on April 1st. Why?  We were invited to attend a meeting of The Dogs in the Nighttime, the Sherlockian society based in Anacortes, Washington.

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First stop along the way was a visit to Village Books and Colophon Cafe in the lovely historic town of Fairhaven.

Fairhaven Welcome

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Jean, Johnnie, BobFairhaven Fran

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Now, back onto the I5 heading southwest to Anacortes. Spotting this sign in the window, we knew this must be the place. We put in our orders for pizza, and headed upstairs.

Anacortes mtg

The adventure for discussion at the DITN meeting was Silver Blaze. Several people took part in the discussion including Sonia Fetherston and Don Polvare, both good friends of the Petrels. Also in attendance were Petrels JeanMarie, Brian and wife Leah.  A good showing of Petrels!

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Kathleen, JeanMarie, Sonia, Dan

President of The Dogs in The Nighttime is Kathleen Kaska, a gracious hostess and well-known author. Many thanks for the invitation!

Before departing, the four Sherlockian Musketeers paused for a photo op. Paparazzi everywhere!

Anacortes Musketeers

Sheila, Sonia, Fran, Margie

It is always a pleasure to get together with our dear friends south of the border!

31st ANNUAL MASTERS DINNER

The Stormy Petrels of BC will celebrate this special event at The Vancouver Alpen Club on March 16, 2019.

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There will be the usual skits and some surprise skits performed by the Petrel Players.

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There will be some amazing door prizes and a wonderful buffet.

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Easily accessible by transit.  Plenty of free parking.

Time:  Bar opens at 6:00, with dinner served at 7:00

alpen club bar

Price:  A very reasonable $45 (if you would like a copy of the menu, you can contact Fran – and be prepared to be amazed!)

alpen club buffet area

Please bring your payment to the February Stormy Petrel meeting, or mail your payment to Elsa Haffenden. (contact Fran for the address, if you need it)

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can prepare. Space is limited.

Victorian-style dress is encouraged, but not a must. (spoiler alert:  both Elsa and Fran will be wearing traditional dirndls!!)

Also, please let Fran know if you would like to offer a toast.  franziskah@shaw.ca

Hope to see everyone there!

 

Birthday Brunch

The Stormy Petrels will be celebrating the 165th Birthday of our beloved consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, on January 5, 2019.

Food and fellowship is on the agenda at The White Spot Restaurant located at 1616 West Georgia Street, Vancouver (11:30 am) – the Fireplace Room.

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Please RSVP to Fran as soon as possible at:  franziskah@shaw.ca  so she can let the nice manager know how many to expect.

4th Int’l Sherlockian Summit 2018

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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