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Re: FW: [sherlock holmes society of india] What did the Master eat?


>
> Dear Holmesians,
> I came acroos this rather strange refeerence in a blog.
> "The Sherlock Holmes Cookbook was published in 1976 and written by Sean
> Wright and John Farrell, two Holmes devotees. The authors assert that
> food was ever present at Holmes' and Watson's flat at 221-B Baker
> Street in London".
> Any comments on that?
> Sumalsn

At the 31st Meeting of The Goose Club (last night, Los Angeles) I
mentioned The SHSOI and this post to Mr Farrell. He welcomes
discussion, perhaps he can be invited to join the group?

Email address: johnfarrellbsi@...

With all good wishes for the New Year,

Mary G. Betz




Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:14 am

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I recall the estimable landlady bringing in substantial meals for Watson and Holmes and presumably if guests were to be offered a meal she would cater for...
Tim Symonds
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Dec 10, 2007
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Just for members' interest, I am in Kathmandu for a short period on holiday, visiting the Buddhist and Hindu sites (especially Kali's), and doing some walking...
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Dec 10, 2007
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Dear Tim, I've heard a lot about the country from my Nepali friend and I would love to visit there some time myself. It's a peaceful and lovely country by most...
sridhar C
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Dec 14, 2007
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... At the 31st Meeting of The Goose Club (last night, Los Angeles) I mentioned The SHSOI and this post to Mr Farrell. He welcomes discussion, perhaps he can...
Naught Yew
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Dec 31, 2007
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Dear Holmesians, Though I've not heard of this anywhere before, I find it not so difficult to believe. Living in a cold climate any food stored in the larder...
sridhar C
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Dec 31, 2007
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It seems to me quite likely that Dr Watson's tastes in food would be quite different from Holmes'. Watson may have been influenced by his time in 'the East'...
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Dec 31, 2007
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This post reminded me of the following passage from "The Naval Treaty". It is the occasion where Holmes has invited Percy Phelps over to explain the case, but...
Anand Balachandran Pi...
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Jan 3, 2008
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Has the society gone into a long sleep on midnight Dec 31st 2007 ? I have not seen any postings this year! --Anand...
Anand Balachandran Pi...
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Feb 1, 2008
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OK, quiz question: as Holmes is inseparable in readers' minds from his association with Watson, how many years were they comrades in arms, leaving out the 3...
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Feb 1, 2008
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Dear Anand and Holmesians, You are right. Jan 08 was the worst month as far as postings/activity since Mar 2003. I hope we get to see some activity this year. ...
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