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Tips for Making the Most of the BSI Weekend

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">“</span><b>Let me have the straight tip and you won't be a loser</b><span style="text-align: left;">”</span><b> [SILV] </b></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFYYwNkDcFee52TLetezTvrjJuCKXcoJ8tRTmgBBmyA6s8xbAhLwknSBTpj-Pkrx6jpEyFqM9xEg-CaN-pHP8mPZatyZtGZm8Rqasu7Kb8BZSgUSpY_ZdFEBKopS_ZrYAzONcuAGPHOHA/s1600/BSI+logo+full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFYYwNkDcFee52TLetezTvrjJuCKXcoJ8tRTmgBBmyA6s8xbAhLwknSBTpj-Pkrx6jpEyFqM9xEg-CaN-pHP8mPZatyZtGZm8Rqasu7Kb8BZSgUSpY_ZdFEBKopS_ZrYAzONcuAGPHOHA/s640/BSI+logo+full.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: center;">With the </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/bsi-event-dates/" target="_blank">BSI Weekend</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> coming up next month, we thought it might be helpful to provide a series of tips for the veteran attendees and the newbies alike.</span><br /><br />The <a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/2022/10/17/plans-2023-bsi-weekend/" target="_blank">Baker Street Irregulars Weekend</a> is happening January 15-19, 2025, and it's usually a pretty big deal if you're taking time out of your life to head into New York City for three or more days of activities with people you haven't seen in a year (or years!) or those you may have only known online until now.<div><br /></div><div>Whether you're making the trip for the first or twenty-first time, you know that the Weekend provides the same level of excitement, anticipation, and giddiness as Christmas morning does to a child.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6OGNTJ9y_alsmGZ4itwvxut6FnZFBQOLkk-N2WkkKYRjWi6VhW3taPMuwHbm71ZOdynxKBFX43yxwG0F0HkBqsQx3Z1pc4kiIezeMXQG6zPdPVmG4FPv6y_wsBc8QavGdfNnOZ680d6u/s1600/TWIS+Hugh+Boone.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6OGNTJ9y_alsmGZ4itwvxut6FnZFBQOLkk-N2WkkKYRjWi6VhW3taPMuwHbm71ZOdynxKBFX43yxwG0F0HkBqsQx3Z1pc4kiIezeMXQG6zPdPVmG4FPv6y_wsBc8QavGdfNnOZ680d6u/s320/TWIS+Hugh+Boone.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">All tips gladly accepted</td></tr></tbody></table><br />It's usually during those anxious moments that our brain-attic tends to forget some of the essentials that help make a great trip perfect. And for the uninitiated, it's just a matter of not knowing what you need to survive the BSI Weekend.<br /><br />This marks <b>12 years</b> since we began sharing these tips — the <a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2012/12/a-suggestion-perhaps-houn_28.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first of which</a> was inspired by interviewing several members of the Baker Street Irregulars — including some newer members who might have a less distant memory of their first Weekend, and some who have been at it literally for decades. Information has been updated to reflect changes in the city as well as in technology.</div><div><br /><br />And if there are any additional tips that you think would be helpful to attendees, please feel free to add your own as a comment below. And if you'd like a sense of what it's like, listen to <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose74" target="_blank">Episode 74</a>:<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/191368218&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br />Herewith are the suggestions:<br /><br /><h3>Health 💉</h3></div><div><ul><li>While Sherlockians like to imagine a world where "it's always 1895," the reality of the present day is that we are still fighting a global pandemic. While it's not Tapanuli fever or the black Formosa corruption, it's a good idea to take precautions.</li><li>Consistent with other New York City venues, the BSI does not expect to have mask or vaccination requirements for the BSI-hosted January 2025 events. You still might want to check the <a href="https://files.bakerstreetirregulars.com/bsi-event-covid-19.pdf" target="_blank">BSI Event COVID Policy</a> for the latest details. </li><li>When traveling in the winter months, it doesn't hurt to wear a mask when you're indoors and around a lot of people, especially if you or a loved one is immunocompromised. </li><li><b style="font-style: italic;">Remember:</b><i> Your health and the health of loved ones at home when you return are of great concern to people who like to share your company at these events. </i>❤️</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><b>PLEASE NOTE: </b>To get the latest BSI event news, go to the BSI website and sign up for the free <a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/bsi-news-via-email" target="_blank">News from the BSI</a> email service.</li></ul></div><div><br /><h3>Bags 🧳</h3><ul><li>Make sure that you have plenty of room to bring home books that you buy. If you have to bring an extra bag that you can fold up and put in your suitcase, do so. </li><li>Some suggest bringing a plastic shopping bag to the BSI dinner, as it makes carrying the dinner packet around a little easier, especially if you plan to go to another venue afterward. </li><li>You might also consider <b>bringing a shopping bag to the Merchants Room</b> on Saturday to carry your various purchases. Not all merchants provide bags; carting away your haul is <i>your</i> responsibility. And you <i>do</i> want a haul, don't you?</li></ul><br /><h3>Meeting Others 📇</h3><ul><li>Bring business cards (a quaint tradition). You will be meeting a lot of new people, and you will be sharing contact information. Put as many as you think that you will need in your pack, and then double it. And be sure to include all modes of contacting you, including website, social media, etc. </li><li>If you're in need of a good card, the <a href="http://moo.com/">Moo</a> does a splendid job and <a href="http://vistaprint.com/">VistaPrint</a> has a fast turnaround time. </li><li>If you want to make sure you get your table mates to sign your menu, bring a pen to the dinner.</li><ul><li><b><i>Pro tip</i></b>: there's usually a pen in the dinner packet.</li></ul><li>Allow yourself time to schmooze with other Sherlockians. This is the fastest way to make new friends, who will quickly become old friends. </li></ul><br /><h3>Comportment / Etiquette 🤝</h3><ul><li><b>Do</b> tell people how good it is to see them again — or how lovely it is to meet them for the first time after having known them only online. </li><li><b>Do</b> tell them that you miss them in the intervening months between BSI weekends. </li><li><b>Do</b> tell them how invaluable they are to you as a Sherlockian comrade-in-arms and friend and how much you value their friendship. </li><li>If you're scheduled to speak at an event, be mindful not to overdo the alcohol beforehand. Dutch courage is usually inappropriate in such circumstances. </li><li>In this hyper-connected world, it's easy to forget that there are those attending the weekend for whom "it is always 1895" — or nearly so. When you're taking photographs, please be mindful of those who are firmly rooted in the 20th (or 19th!) century and who might not want to appear on your timeline by <u>asking their permission</u> to share your photos of them online. Common courtesy is timeless.</li></ul><div><br /></div><h3>Attire 🥿 🧥</h3><ul><li>Bring comfortable shoes. The weekend inevitably includes a lot of walking. </li><li>This one is especially for the ladies: it's useful to have a change of shoes in your handbag so the stilettos don't murder you by the end of the evening (or vice versa). </li><li>Bring warm clothes. It is winter in New York, and non-Sherlockian New York friends say they know when we are in town because we bring really bad weather. </li><li>Dress in layers. Many times, the weather can be cold, but there have been instances in New York in January when we could – and did – comfortably walk about the streets without even a jacket on. </li></ul><br /><h3>Money 💰</h3><ul><li>Bring small bills. They will come in handy as you share taxis going from place to place, and you’ll find them handy when tipping helpful service employees. </li><ul><li><b><i>Pro tip</i></b>: We prefer withdrawing $2 bills from the bank and bringing them with us to make things extra efficient.</li></ul><li>Bring a checkbook (or cash!) to the Merchants Room, as not everyone there takes credit cards and you may find an item you must have. </li><li>If you see something you're interested in at the Merchants Room and you can afford it, don't wait until your second sweep of the room – it will probably be gone by then.</li><li>Most of the vendors in the Merchants Room are very kind and understanding people, and many are also collectors or Sherlockians themselves. If you would care to haggle with them, they're likely open to it. It can't hurt to ask.</li><li>The BSI and Wessex Press tables accept <b>credit cards, PayPal and Apple Pay</b>.</li><li>Estimate, on the top side, what you expect to spend – and then double it. That might get you through. 💸</li></ul><br /><h3>Time 🕰️</h3><ul><li>If you have any health conditions, allow yourself time to go back to your hotel room for periodic rests. Many find these rests invaluable, enabling them to enjoy the weekend despite their condition. Schedule your time. </li><li>Know when you need to be places (including when you need to catch the train/plane back home). </li><li>Count on it taking some time to get a cab amongst the other Sherlockians who may be headed to the same events as you.</li><li>Alternatively, download a ride-hailing app (such as <b>Uber </b>or <b>Lyft, </b>or <b>Curb </b>for taxis) to help you avoid these waits. <b>See below for more details and a way to save money on rides</b>.</li></ul><br /><h3>Getting Around 🚕 🚇 🚶</h3><ul><li>Hey, Magellan, guess what? You have the power of a global satellite navigation system in the palm of your hand. That is, if you have a smartphone. Google Maps or Apple Maps are indispensable for getting around, by foot, taxi, or public transportation.</li><li>If you want something customized to New York, there are other apps to choose from: <a href="https://citymapper.com/nyc" target="_blank">Citymapper</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=guide.unitedstates.newyork.prod&hl=en_US&gl=US" target="_blank">New York Guide for Android</a> and iOS has the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/new-york-travel-guide-offline/id319296365?mt=8">New York Travel Guide and Offline Map</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>If you don't like using the map app on your phone, print out a street map of the city with the places you need to be circled or otherwise identified. Many things are within walking distance, but it is good to know you are starting out in the right direction (or know when to turn). </li><li>Download and print Monica Schmidt's <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SRASH4lG_1rciTn59bGhCR_EDiLDF4ep5-TWufe_mU/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank">handy schedule</a></b>, particularly if you're more visually inclined. It's a nice grid.</li></ul><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdxJKMSy6W139X7WiiU3r3Q_9ln-onca3Cp1_rETHHoHfM8zFdPSG9dW4OYjwzDuQnjvgU7XwZtWzfIk4361TdZSr8xWEn7r-4Zyb2__X1VA8WyCrD1iMF9D_KM_0m91c07NFPFMbKpc2rH5Vt13a_5akAj_4s2bdsgMSougjkBsI6hzAdFJeBs7_GwQHz" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="998" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdxJKMSy6W139X7WiiU3r3Q_9ln-onca3Cp1_rETHHoHfM8zFdPSG9dW4OYjwzDuQnjvgU7XwZtWzfIk4361TdZSr8xWEn7r-4Zyb2__X1VA8WyCrD1iMF9D_KM_0m91c07NFPFMbKpc2rH5Vt13a_5akAj_4s2bdsgMSougjkBsI6hzAdFJeBs7_GwQHz=w400-h302" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click image to enlarge; <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SRASH4lG_1rciTn59bGhCR_EDiLDF4ep5-TWufe_mU/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank">click here</a> to open document</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><ul><li>If you want to go to Otto Penzler's <a href="http://mysteriousbookshop.com/" target="_blank">Mysterious Bookshop</a> and are staying at The Westin Grand Central Hotel, the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to go is by subway. From Grand Central take a <b>4</b> or <b>5</b> express train <b>two</b> stops to <b>Brooklyn Bridge Station</b>; it is a very short walk over to Otto's. Don't take a local (which makes 10 stops). The express is about five minutes. </li><li>Download the <b>MYmta app</b> from the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mymta/id1297605670?mt=8">App Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.mta.mymta&hl=en">Google Play</a> for navigating the subway. </li><li>Pool funds with others to buy regular per-ride <b><a href="http://web.mta.info/metrocard/mcgtreng.htm">MetroCards</a></b>. These can be shared by up to four people on each trip and are good for one transfer between subway/bus or between buses on uptown/crosstown routes within 2 hours.</li><ul><li>If you're 65 or older, present ID for a reduced fare MetroCard – $2.75 for two rides with the same transfer provisions noted above. <b>Note:</b> a 65+ MetroCard <b><i>cannot</i></b> be shared and you must find a live 'token booth' clerk to inspect your ID – reduced fare not available in machines.</li><li>If you reach the end of the Weekend with a balance on your MetroCard, return to New York more frequently! Or give your card to local-area Sherlockians.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Download a ride-hailing app such as <a href="https://lyft.com/i/SCOTT726787" target="_blank">Lyft</a>, Uber, or <a href="https://my.gocurb.com/invite85u83u" target="_blank">Curb</a>. </li><ul><li>If you'd like a code for <b>Lyft</b>, use <a href="https://lyft.com/i/SCOTT726787">SCOTT726787</a> to sign up and receive a $5 credit towards rides.</li><li><b>For NYC taxis, </b><a href="https://my.gocurb.com/invite85u83u" target="_blank">download the Curb app</a> and use the code <b>85U83U</b> to get $5 when you create an account. You can either request a cab with it,  or when you're in a cab simply enter a 7-digit code displayed in the cab and it will pair with your device.</li></ul></ul><br /><h3>Logistics 📝</h3><ul><li>Bring your event payment confirmations, just in case of a glitch in the system. </li><li>Also, everything is pretty centrally located, but it's a good idea to have a list of your schedule with the addresses of the venues so that you don't suddenly find yourself asking, where the devil am I supposed to be right now? </li><li>The heat during the BSI dinner has been uncomfortable in years past in the Yale Club (potentially dangerously uncomfortable a few years ago) – if this happens again, vests/waistcoats are not advised. Unless you're <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcaric/8379354330/">Mattias Bostrom</a>. </li></ul><br /><h3>The Unscheduled 📅</h3><ul><li>If possible, make breakfast plans with other Sherlockians (unless you prefer to eat breakfast alone – saving energy for later conversations).</li><li>To some, the secret to enjoying the jam-packed weekend is to find private, unpublicized events for more intimate interactions. How to find these? “<i>You know my methods. Apply them</i>.” </li></ul><br /><h3>Dining 🍽️</h3>What? You’re not getting enough food between events? Thankfully there are gaps that allow a Sherlockian to venture places on his or her own. And of course, there are plenty of restaurants in and near Grand Central Station, which is in great proximity to the Yale Club and the Westin Grand Central Hotel.<br /><ul><li>The restaurant scene in NYC has changed drastically during the pandemic. Some old favorites may no longer be there; some may have restricted hours or dining arrangements.</li><li>Check <b><a href="https://www.opentable.com/landmark/restaurants-near-grand-central-station" target="_blank">Open Table</a></b> for restaurants that take reservations; they offer free booking and allow you to see availability of tables by time and by number of seats. </li><li>Several Sherlockians like to go to the <b><a href="http://www.oysterbarny.com/">Oyster Bar</a></b> for dinner. There are a number of <b><a href="https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/restaurants/" target="_blank">Grand Central Restaurants</a></b> inside. </li><li>For a more comprehensive listing of eateries nearby, check <b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g60763-d103371-Grand_Central_Terminal-New_York_City_New_York.html" target="_blank">TripAdvisor</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Restaurants+Near+Grand+Central+Station&find_loc=New+York%2C+NY" target="_blank">Yelp</a></b>,</li><li>And heaven forbid, don't forget about the <a href="http://www.redflamenyc.com/">Red Flame</a>, the perennial favorite next door to the Algonquin Hotel on W. 44th Street.</li></ul><br /><h3>Online 📱</h3>Whether you're in New York for the festivities or sequestered at home, it might be worthwhile to follow along online. Some ways to do that:<br /><ul><li>The official hashtag of the BSI Weekend is <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bsiweekend&src=typd">#BSIWeekend</a>.  </li><li>The Doylean Honors will be held <b>online </b>as well as in person on Thursday, January 16 at 11:15 am EST. <a href="http://acdsociety.com/Honors/Honors.html" target="_blank">Register at the ACD Society site</a>.</li></ul><br /><br /></div><div>That sums up our list. Do you have tips as well, dear readers? Please leave them in a comment below or drop us a line and let us know what your secrets are so we can all be beneficiaries.<br /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">--</div></div>

Tips for Making the Most of the BSI Weekend

“ Let me have the straight tip and you won't be a loser ” [SILV] With the BSI Weekend coming up next month, we thought it might be h...

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by Scott Monty

The 2024 BSI Weekend – Awards and Honors

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“a brief review of what had passed” [THOR]  </h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4_3aDGLowqkV-x0WJxjs-QBO_oR6HhrUwszO9AP-hq6640YBGiC0yexdq2p11w1ryWkQR_3LGJXwZIpFgrVRlMghuX7RZw91vXZhP5FuIrWM-UdffVeRtHhqaCQ2fAZq7CS4DnI6I7ociVoedOwpeCmWZxlBEXpcv1cGEfwlQb2y6tvvnTPq3J44UIqb/s2048/BSI%20Class%20of%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="2048" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4_3aDGLowqkV-x0WJxjs-QBO_oR6HhrUwszO9AP-hq6640YBGiC0yexdq2p11w1ryWkQR_3LGJXwZIpFgrVRlMghuX7RZw91vXZhP5FuIrWM-UdffVeRtHhqaCQ2fAZq7CS4DnI6I7ociVoedOwpeCmWZxlBEXpcv1cGEfwlQb2y6tvvnTPq3J44UIqb/w640-h398/BSI%20Class%20of%202024.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo credit: Will Walsh  </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>As chronicled in the <a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2024/01/episode-280-bsi-weekend-recap.html" target="_blank">latest episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere</a>, the 2024 BSI Weekend happened in New York City from Wednesday, January 9 – Sunday, January 14, 2024.<div><br /></div><div>It was the BSI's largest dinner to date, and some 300+ Sherlockians descended on Midtown Manhattan to celebrate the 170th birthday of Sherlock Holmes and the 90th anniversary of the <a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/" target="_blank">Baker Street Irregulars</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For the purposes of this update, we're focused on the accolades from the weekend, which happened over a series of events.</div><div><br /></div><div>On Thursday, January 10, the <a href="http://acdsociety.com/">ACD Society</a> held its annual meeting at the Mysterious Bookshop, which once again included the running of the Wessex Cup, with 16 entered horses, all designed by Peggy McFarlane, BSI ("Violet Westbury").</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><h3>Doylean Honors</h3></div><div>The ACD Society also had a more august role, which was the conferring of its annual <a href="http://acdsociety.com/" target="_blank">Doylean Honors</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVaY99UFtbUg5oqgBeqpnMSkNMHDGFDhKh9HsAXQDaui3lWckPjceIACjChc4My3jMx-soyHqlHBDUNVknElDz6Q4iVUwswtmXp-ygz7LujNevjUUwYTRVWaiHmSA2llMtg0uCuPzFRJoTW5UY4mp8lbHFCkUPjki3WrJaZnp5vs-HhBe-o3jk1IRLw/s616/ACD%20Society%20Doylean%20Honors%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVaY99UFtbUg5oqgBeqpnMSkNMHDGFDhKh9HsAXQDaui3lWckPjceIACjChc4My3jMx-soyHqlHBDUNVknElDz6Q4iVUwswtmXp-ygz7LujNevjUUwYTRVWaiHmSA2llMtg0uCuPzFRJoTW5UY4mp8lbHFCkUPjki3WrJaZnp5vs-HhBe-o3jk1IRLw/s320/ACD%20Society%20Doylean%20Honors%202022.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><b>For Lifetime Service:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-favourite-sherlockians-3-brian-pugh-steve-emecz/">Brian Pugh</a></li></ul><b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>For excellence in the "Fiction and Poetry" category:</b><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://belangerbooks.com/pages/about-us">Derrick Belanger</a> for the short story "The Joyce-Armstrong Confession" in <i><a href="https://amzn.to/4b6uFV5" target="_blank">Steel True, Blade Straight</a></i> (Belanger Books)</li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/m/david-marcum/">David Marcum</a> for the short story "Fate's Brushes" in <i><a href="https://amzn.to/4b6uFV5" target="_blank">Steel True, Blade Straight</a></i> (Belanger Books)</li><li><a href="https://www.leemurray.info/">Lee Murray</a> for the short story "Māoriland Blue" in <a href="http://acdsociety.com/bjg/1/bjg1.html">The Terror of Blue John Gap Project</a> (ACD Society)</li></ul><br /><b><br /></b><div><b>For excellence in the "Visual Arts" category:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.europecomics.com/author/vincent-mallie/">Vincent Mallié</a> for the illustrations in the graphic novel adaptation of The <a href="https://store.magnetic-press.com/products/sherlock-holmes-a-study-in-scarlet"><i>First Adventure of Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet</i></a> (Magnetic Press)</li></ul><br /><b><br /></b><div><b>For excellence in the "Scholarly Writing" category:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/emily-alder">Emily Alder</a> for the article <a href="https://muse.jhu.edu/article/901285/summary">Arctic Ghosts: Whale Hunting and Haunting in Arthur Conan Doyle’s "'The Captain of the “Pole-Star'"</a> in <a href="https://victorianstudies.indiana.edu/victorian-studies-journal/index.html"><i>Victorian Studies</i></a> (North American Victorian Studies Association)</li><li><a href="https://edinburgh-conan-doyle.org/douglas-kerr-2/">Douglas Kerr</a> for the article <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/03061973231175839">Arthur Conan Doyle, Eugenics, and the Hand of God</a> in <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/home/LAH"><i>Literature & History</i></a> (Sage)</li><li><a href="https://sentry.rmu.edu/web/cms/Pages/faculty-profile.aspx?iattr=111507">Sylvia A. Pamboukian</a> for the chapter <a href="https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-16000-4_3">Dying Game: Unrepentant Outlaws in Christie and Doyle</a> in <a href="https://amzn.to/48YKNWT"><i>Agatha Christie and the Guilty Pleasure of Poison</i></a> (Palgrave MacMillan)</li></ul><div><div><br /></div><div>To watch the entire ceremony (about 45 minutes long), visit <a href="https://www.doingsofdoyle.com/" target="_blank">Doings of Doyle</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3>Susan Rice Mentorship Award</h3><div>On Friday at the Gillette Luncheon, the assembled diners bore witness to the latest recipient of the Susan Rice Mentorship Award.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/susan-rice-mentorship-award" target="_blank">Susan Rice Mentorship Award</a> was established in 2022 to recognize the activities of a member of the Sherlock Holmes community who has been a mentor to others, in the spirit of Susan Rice.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year's honoree, announced at the William Gillette Luncheon, was <b>Francine Kitts, BSI</b> ("Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope").</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKr8r8tGQ6PlYbI5XYrc5DqdrQlWDVJ9fzSbiD5fmIeAeVG6Il1UcNRDV1uLZL10B1jOifBo-BGh45-ft5TSsvtxEpjPqOSOt5Q7hblIpUioKdYKaPGr2SDCLY_CJOt_tlmsugB8gE6jr2P8EQ-e3ZQXML3F4gSxMTtcqHjpTK-UmvxLhlvXw6tpPsZHu/s2048/Francine%20Kitts%20receives%20Susan%20Rice%20Mentorship%20Award.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKr8r8tGQ6PlYbI5XYrc5DqdrQlWDVJ9fzSbiD5fmIeAeVG6Il1UcNRDV1uLZL10B1jOifBo-BGh45-ft5TSsvtxEpjPqOSOt5Q7hblIpUioKdYKaPGr2SDCLY_CJOt_tlmsugB8gE6jr2P8EQ-e3ZQXML3F4gSxMTtcqHjpTK-UmvxLhlvXw6tpPsZHu/w640-h456/Francine%20Kitts%20receives%20Susan%20Rice%20Mentorship%20Award.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ray Betzner presents Francine Kitts the award (photo credit: Will Walsh)</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>The inaugural award went to <b>Peter Blau, BSI</b> ("Black Peter") and the second annual award went to <b>Evy Herzog, BSI </b>("The Daintiest Thing Under a Bonnet").</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3>Plaudits From the BSI Dinner</h3><div>As ever, the swirling curiosity and interest are centered on the Baker Street Irregulars annual investitures of new members. But before that, we were greeted with other substantial news.</div><div><br /></div><h4><i>The </i>Woman</h4><div><i>The </i>Woman, an honorific given to the spouse of a Baker Street Irregular was announced at the pre-dinner reception. This year's honoree was <b>Pamela Wampler</b>, wife of <b>Steven Doyle, BSI</b> ("The <i>Western Morning News</i>"). She was toasted and introduced by <b>Mark Gagen, BSI</b> ("Sir James Damery"), after which Pam gave her own good-spirited remarks.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9h0oX9ir-nJyrX6NE7hjMReToNI-rLiDf5zqN1vl0BeWnjo9jF_SY4szk3UTMw83_4TXR_JObMOISytphPqAIKHNMveGGny3D3reIcKBdyyQpEoqUuwIa1bzSYwNqjwytCoX0g6lt2Ylce2CqNrS8oa-DQYXOSmBMeoWHawAqQxyIXdv4U4jxviKfkG3/s2048/The%20Woman%20-%20Gagen%20toasts%20Wampler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="2048" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9h0oX9ir-nJyrX6NE7hjMReToNI-rLiDf5zqN1vl0BeWnjo9jF_SY4szk3UTMw83_4TXR_JObMOISytphPqAIKHNMveGGny3D3reIcKBdyyQpEoqUuwIa1bzSYwNqjwytCoX0g6lt2Ylce2CqNrS8oa-DQYXOSmBMeoWHawAqQxyIXdv4U4jxviKfkG3/w640-h502/The%20Woman%20-%20Gagen%20toasts%20Wampler.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><h4>The Morley-Montgomery Award</h4></div><div>Each year, one article in the <i><a href="https://ihose.co/BSJ" target="_blank">Baker Street Journal</a></i> (as determined by a panel of judges) is chosen for the <a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/2001/05/01/morley-montgomery-award/" target="_blank">Morley-Montgomery Award</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>This year, the award was given to <b>Eric Scace</b> for his article “Five Quarter Centuries of Confusion Over the Missing Three-Quarter,” concerning the nuances of Victorian telegraphy that appeared in the Spring 2023 issue of the <i>BSJ</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Eric's partner <b>Jessica Schilling</b> won the 2020 Morley-Montgomery Award for her article “Just His Type: An Analysis of the <i>Découpé </i>Warning in <i>The Hound of the Baskervilles</i>.” This makes them the first Sherlockian couple to individually hold the award.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3>The Honours List (Investitures)</h3><div>And then we arrived at the announcement of the latest investitures into the Baker Street Irregulars. Membership is granted by <b>Michael Kean, BSI</b> ("General Gordon"), who serves at the BSI's "Wiggins." Each member receives an investiture — a phrase from the Sherlock Holmes canon that is significant or in other ways meaningful to that person.</div><div><br /></div><div>The BSI's Class of 2024 is:</div><div><div><ul><li><b>Rudy Altergott</b> — "Old Patrick"</li><li><b>Derrick Belanger</b> — "The Board Schools"</li><li><b>Tom Brydges</b> — "Waterloo Bridge"</li><li><b>Fabienne Courouge</b> — "Henri Fournaye"</li><li><b>Daniel L. Friedman</b> — "Sir Leslie Oakshott"</li><li><b>Chuck Kovacic</b> — "Baker Street"</li><li><b>Stephen Chahn Lee</b> — "Alex MacDonald"</li><li><b>Danna A. Mancini</b> — "McMurdo"</li><li><b>Maxine H. Reneker</b> — "Lomax, the Sub-Librarian"</li><li><b>Olivia Rutigliano</b> —  "Lady Alicia Whittington"</li><li><div><b>Jessica Schilling</b> — "The Queen's Shilling" </div></li><li><div><b>Robert Sharfman</b> — "Killer Evans"</div></li><li><b>Liese Fabre</b> — "Mrs. Farintosh"</li><li><b>George Schwartz</b> — "The Alpha Inn"</li></ul></div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>Otto Penzler, BSI</b> ("The King of Bohemia") received the Two Shilling Award, for service above and beyond.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We're pleased to note that five of the recipients above have appeared as interview guests on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. This doesn't mean that IHOSE confers shilling-worthiness on guests, but it does indicate our producers' good taste.</div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" data-dashlane-frameid="9961" data-dashlane-rid="6cd9bf7809444fcd" data-form-type="other" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29105948/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/414851/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" data-dashlane-frameid="10088" data-dashlane-rid="9d06a7ae07d9f1e9" data-form-type="other" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21783176/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/186935/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" data-dashlane-frameid="10143" data-dashlane-rid="a7f9a36873682494" data-form-type="other" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27767196/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/c00505/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" data-dashlane-frameid="9980" data-dashlane-rid="de50a5bd3058cd02" data-form-type="other" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25345944/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/767761/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" data-dashlane-frameid="9984" data-dashlane-rid="f245978cd3412241" data-form-type="other" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4045502/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/6c081f/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It is difficult to capture all of the activities of the BSI Weekend, due to so many small groups branching out to honor their own traditions, including named events such as ASH Wednesday, Lost in New York with a Bunch of Sherlockians, and the ASH Brunch. Not to mention other events like the Vendors Room, the BSI Reception.</div><div><br /></div><div>A comprehensive report of the events will be in the Spring issue of the <i><a href="https://ihose.co/BSJ" target="_blank">Baker Street Journal</a></i>. Check your subscription to make sure you're on the list!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As ever, the game's afoot!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>

The 2024 BSI Weekend – Awards and Honors

“a brief review of what had passed” [THOR] Photo credit: Will Walsh As chronicled in the latest episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere...

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by Scott Monty

Episode 280: BSI Weekend Recap

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“those week-end parties” [SOLI] </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLiv31AeZJ5dYAvInJiva6LQXffuVFA4F36fODGq_FLEoY6VxH0yJhvZQ2w8GcuvPH4k2R4I8SpR_B2UjEi4Wgu2Rggy759Yn-ME2ppLXkhk8Sgl9fLNh_CCi1s85HFJ9CPiSBPdTIfyBVVuhdsVyY6Avue47P3gYN_PqkSGqIWDDi6NXwMS-WIswBbLl/s1438/ihose280%20wide.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1438" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLiv31AeZJ5dYAvInJiva6LQXffuVFA4F36fODGq_FLEoY6VxH0yJhvZQ2w8GcuvPH4k2R4I8SpR_B2UjEi4Wgu2Rggy759Yn-ME2ppLXkhk8Sgl9fLNh_CCi1s85HFJ9CPiSBPdTIfyBVVuhdsVyY6Avue47P3gYN_PqkSGqIWDDi6NXwMS-WIswBbLl/w640-h480/ihose280%20wide.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><p>The Baker Street Irregulars just marked their 90th anniversary with the BSI Weekend, filled with events for Sherlockians of all kinds.</p><p>If you weren't able to make it to New York — or even if you were! — tune in to hear about some of the events, people, books, and more that were part of our experience. 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Episode 280: BSI Weekend Recap

“those week-end parties” [SOLI] The Baker Street Irregulars just marked their 90th anniversary with the BSI Weekend, filled with events for...

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by Scott Monty

Episode 256: The BSI Weekend in Review

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed” [THOR]  </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6A20GKnNvry0pYV1vF3g89HpQuUssLef_MlaFozKSGM9bUicZSELHdzNWANPVyhaWO_Fxpt5Aba9RNTmasILB6gkySsobUyC9cesN6mT6LeiakqtYAbX0HCQgOGW_nsKxBoR6k2lhnD2nPuM13ajd31jy5wEGHiEEmlYgKDw0NA9j_GsropHawx7WQ/s1800/ihose256%20-widescreen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="1800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6A20GKnNvry0pYV1vF3g89HpQuUssLef_MlaFozKSGM9bUicZSELHdzNWANPVyhaWO_Fxpt5Aba9RNTmasILB6gkySsobUyC9cesN6mT6LeiakqtYAbX0HCQgOGW_nsKxBoR6k2lhnD2nPuM13ajd31jy5wEGHiEEmlYgKDw0NA9j_GsropHawx7WQ/w640-h360/ihose256%20-widescreen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><p>The 2023 BSI Weekend has come and gone, and it was filled with plenty of food, friends, and frivolity.</p><p>We provide a glimpse of what we saw — including a number of our listeners and guests — and put it in context for you. Far from being inside baseball, this episode is a look at what makes Sherlockians tick and why we place so much value in attending events that help us express our fondness for our hobby and each other.</p><p>The <b>Canonical Couplet</b> quiz gives you a chance to identify a Sherlock Holmes story based on two lines of poetry; if your correct answer is randomly chosen, you'll win something from the IHOSE vaults.</p><p>Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by January 29, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The winner will be chosen at random from among all the correct answers. 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Let's chat!<br /><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><h2><b>Links</b></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li>This episode: <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose256" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ihose.co/ihose256</a></li><li><a href="https://ash-nyc.com/" target="_blank">The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dynamicsofapodcast" target="_blank">Dynamics of a Podcast</a></li><li><i><a href="https://ihose.co/BSJ" target="_blank">The Baker Street Journal</a></i></li><li><a href="https://www.sherlockholmespodcast.com/" target="_blank">Trifles</a></li><li><a href="http://acdsociety.com/" target="_blank">ACD Society</a></li><li>Other episodes mentioned (in order):</li><ul><li>Johanna Draper Carlson - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose239" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#239</a></li><li>Bruce Harris - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#240</a></li><li>Peggy Perdue - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#129</a></li><li>Betsy Rosenblatt - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose255" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#255</a></li><li>Dan Stashower - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#194</a>, <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose48" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#48</a>, <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#37</a>, <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#13</a></li><li>David Marcum - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose199" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#199</a></li><li>David MacGregor - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose140" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#140</a>, <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose235" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#235</a></li><li>Frank Cho - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose188" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#188</a></li><li>Evy Herzog - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose89" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#89</a></li><li>Erika Dowell - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#180</a></li><li>Lee Shackleford - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose152" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#152</a></li><li>James O'Leary - <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose150" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#150</a><br /><br /></li></ul></ul><div>The signed IHOSE mug, courtesy of Bruce Harris:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hydub0O1SThl5W_BikP0OPTpR2YUpEaPhApK2FLh4GyiEA3e_ip_ORAXerGyflM1IbZu-xz6gNphrnioo5OVEcCHkO1Zr9sSToTlT9gzBIOKX4U_c_h5sDPk4ZMKSxnun4odMdKKQw-gLUO7J1TeLrqhVeFRGeoOJ-ET9Uo2-cKwgu1LMQ2QKAA6uA/s640/Mug1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hydub0O1SThl5W_BikP0OPTpR2YUpEaPhApK2FLh4GyiEA3e_ip_ORAXerGyflM1IbZu-xz6gNphrnioo5OVEcCHkO1Zr9sSToTlT9gzBIOKX4U_c_h5sDPk4ZMKSxnun4odMdKKQw-gLUO7J1TeLrqhVeFRGeoOJ-ET9Uo2-cKwgu1LMQ2QKAA6uA/s320/Mug1.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwED-o-8cCcMjjJPUZr0qXQ55lmSkdfo9C2fOuh2WPdgQrjjJgii8HBt_KZmQS6N_c2WYLks2ZHIrlXLQmjXQ6hyhtgcipZWyhN2ZSBEkGKl5UWNlYJ0iyrRk8S6VmoKRWX5T7l4zIqWus9hWX3Naee9XiCWnEc-XD-LJcehdl7V61d3kCyGrKUBR2mA/s640/Mug2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwED-o-8cCcMjjJPUZr0qXQ55lmSkdfo9C2fOuh2WPdgQrjjJgii8HBt_KZmQS6N_c2WYLks2ZHIrlXLQmjXQ6hyhtgcipZWyhN2ZSBEkGKl5UWNlYJ0iyrRk8S6VmoKRWX5T7l4zIqWus9hWX3Naee9XiCWnEc-XD-LJcehdl7V61d3kCyGrKUBR2mA/s320/Mug2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If you'd like a mug, sign up to <a href="https://patreon.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">become a Patron at the $5/month level</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Many more links, articles, and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at <a href="https://ihose.co/flipsherlock" target="_blank">ihose.co/flipsherlock</a>  as well as through our accounts on <a href="https://facebook.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://youtube.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ihearofsherlock" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</div><div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? 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Episode 256: The BSI Weekend in Review

“Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed” [THOR] The 2023 BSI Weekend has come and gone, and it was filled with plenty of food, f...

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by Scott Monty

Tips for Making the Most of the BSI Weekend

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>"Let me have the straight tip and you won't be a loser" [SILV] </b></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFYYwNkDcFee52TLetezTvrjJuCKXcoJ8tRTmgBBmyA6s8xbAhLwknSBTpj-Pkrx6jpEyFqM9xEg-CaN-pHP8mPZatyZtGZm8Rqasu7Kb8BZSgUSpY_ZdFEBKopS_ZrYAzONcuAGPHOHA/s1600/BSI+logo+full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFYYwNkDcFee52TLetezTvrjJuCKXcoJ8tRTmgBBmyA6s8xbAhLwknSBTpj-Pkrx6jpEyFqM9xEg-CaN-pHP8mPZatyZtGZm8Rqasu7Kb8BZSgUSpY_ZdFEBKopS_ZrYAzONcuAGPHOHA/s640/BSI+logo+full.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: center;">With the </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/2022/10/17/plans-2023-bsi-weekend/" target="_blank">BSI Weekend</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> coming up, we thought it might be helpful to provide a series of tips for the veteran attendees and the newbies alike.</span><br /><br />The <a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/2022/10/17/plans-2023-bsi-weekend/" target="_blank">Baker Street Irregulars Weekend</a> is happening January 5-9, 2023, and it's usually a pretty big deal if you're taking time out of your life to head into New York City for three or more days of activities with people you haven't seen in a year (or years!) or those you may have only known online until now.<div><br /></div><div>Whether you're making the trip for the first or twenty-first time, you know that the Weekend provides the same level of excitement, anticipation, and giddiness as Christmas morning does to a child.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6OGNTJ9y_alsmGZ4itwvxut6FnZFBQOLkk-N2WkkKYRjWi6VhW3taPMuwHbm71ZOdynxKBFX43yxwG0F0HkBqsQx3Z1pc4kiIezeMXQG6zPdPVmG4FPv6y_wsBc8QavGdfNnOZ680d6u/s1600/TWIS+Hugh+Boone.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6OGNTJ9y_alsmGZ4itwvxut6FnZFBQOLkk-N2WkkKYRjWi6VhW3taPMuwHbm71ZOdynxKBFX43yxwG0F0HkBqsQx3Z1pc4kiIezeMXQG6zPdPVmG4FPv6y_wsBc8QavGdfNnOZ680d6u/s320/TWIS+Hugh+Boone.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">All tips gladly accepted</td></tr></tbody></table><br />It's usually during those anxious moments that our brain-attic tends to forget some of the essentials that help make a great trip perfect. And for the uninitiated, it's just a matter of not knowing what you need to survive the BSI Weekend.<br /><br />This is the <b>tenth </b>annual installment of this post — the first of which was inspired by interviewing several members of the Baker Street Irregulars — including some newer members who might have a less distant memory of their first Weekend, and some who have been at it literally for decades. Information has been updated to reflect changes in the city as well as in technology.</div><div><br /></div><div>And this year, the ongoing pandemic has incurred some changes as well.<br /><br /><br />And if there are any additional tips that you think would be helpful to attendees, please feel free to add your own as a comment below. And if you'd like a sense of what it's like, listen to <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose74" target="_blank">Episode 74</a>:<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/191368218&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br />Herewith are the suggestions:<br /><br /><h3>Health 💉</h3></div><div><ul><li>While Sherlockians like to imagine a world where "it's always 1895," the reality of the present day is that we are still fighting a global pandemic. While it's not Tapanuli fever or the black Formosa corruption, it's a good idea to take precautions.</li><li>The first thing to note is that all events hosted by the Baker Street Irregulars require proof of vaccination for entry. The virus situation is always changing, so please visit the <a href="https://files.bakerstreetirregulars.com/bsi-event-covid-19.pdf" target="_blank">BSI Event Covid-19 requirements PDF</a> for the latest details. And check that PDF again on January 4, in case there are any last-minute changes.</li><li>And with the tripledemic, it wouldn't hurt to wear a mask when you're indoors and around a lot of people as well. </li><li><b style="font-style: italic;">Remember:</b><i> Your health and the health of loved ones at home when you return are of great concern to people who like to share your company at these events. </i>❤️</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><b>PLEASE NOTE: </b>To get the latest BSI event news, go to the BSI website and sign up for the free <a href="https://bakerstreetirregulars.com/bsi-news-via-email" target="_blank">News from the BSI</a> email service.</li></ul></div><div><br /><h3>Bags 🧳</h3><ul><li>Make sure that you have plenty of room to bring home books that you buy. If you have to bring an extra bag that you can fold up and put in your suitcase, do so. </li><li>Some suggest bringing a plastic shopping bag to the BSI dinner, as it makes carrying the dinner packet around a little easier, especially if you plan to go to another venue afterward. </li><li>You might also consider <b>bringing a shopping bag to the Merchants Room</b> on Saturday to carry your various purchases. Not all merchants provide bags; carting away your haul is <i>your</i> responsibility. And you <i>do</i> want a haul, don't you?</li></ul><br /><h3>Meeting Others 📇</h3><ul><li>Bring business cards. You will be meeting a lot of new people, and you will be sharing contact information. Put as many as you think that you will need in your pack, and then double it. And be sure to include all modes of contacting you, including website, Twitter handle, etc. </li><li>If you're in need of a good card, the <a href="http://moo.com/">Moo</a> does a splendid job and <a href="http://vistaprint.com/">VistaPrint</a> has a fast turnaround time. </li><li>If you want to make sure you get your table mates to sign your menu, bring a pen to the dinner.</li><ul><li><b><i>Pro tip</i></b>: there's usually a pen in the dinner packet.</li></ul><li>Allow yourself time to schmooze with other Sherlockians. This is the fastest way to make new friends, who will quickly become old friends. </li></ul><br /><h3>Comportment / Etiquette 🤝</h3><ul><li><b>Do</b> tell people how good it is to see them again — or how lovely it is to meet them for the first time after having known them only online. </li><li><b>Do</b> tell them that you miss them in the intervening months between BSI weekends. </li><li><b>Do</b> tell them how invaluable they are to you as a Sherlockian comrade-in-arms and friend and how much you value their friendship. </li><li>If you're scheduled to speak at an event, be mindful not to overdo the alcohol beforehand. Dutch courage is usually inappropriate in such circumstances. </li><li>In this hyper-connected world, it's easy to forget that there are those attending the weekend for whom "it is always 1895" — or nearly so. When you're taking photographs, please be mindful of those who are firmly rooted in the 20th (or 19th!) century and who might not want to appear on your timeline by <u>asking their permission</u> to share your photos of them online. Common courtesy is timeless.</li></ul><div><br /></div><h3>Attire 🥿 🧥</h3><ul><li>Bring comfortable shoes. The weekend inevitably includes a lot of walking. </li><li>This one is especially for the ladies: it's useful to have a change of shoes in your handbag so the stilettos don't murder you by the end of the evening (or vice versa). </li><li>Bring warm clothes. It is winter in New York, and non-Sherlockian New York friends say they know when we are in town because we bring really bad weather. </li><li>Dress in layers. Many times the weather can be cold, but there have been instances in New York in January when we could – and did – comfortably walk about the streets without even a jacket on. </li></ul><br /><h3>Money 💰</h3><ul><li>Bring small bills. They will come in handy as you share taxis going from place to place, and you’ll find them handy when tipping helpful service employees. </li><ul><li><b><i>Pro tip</i></b>: We prefer withdrawing $2 bills from the bank and bringing them with us to make things extra efficient.</li></ul><li>Bring a checkbook (or cash!) to the Merchants Room, as not everyone there takes credit cards and you may find an item you must have. </li><li>If you see something you're interested in at the Merchants Room and you can afford it, don't wait until your second sweep of the room – it will probably be gone by then.</li><li>Most of the vendors in the Merchants Room are very kind and understanding people, and many are also collectors or Sherlockians themselves. If you would care to haggle with them, they're likely open to it. It can't hurt to ask.</li><li>The BSI and Wessex Press tables accept <b>credit cards, PayPal and Apple Pay</b>.</li><li>Estimate, on the top side, what you expect to spend – and then double it. That might get you through. 💸</li></ul><br /><h3>Time 🕰️</h3><ul><li>If you have any health conditions, allow yourself time to go back to your hotel room for periodic rests. Many find these rests invaluable, enabling them to enjoy the weekend despite their condition. Schedule your time. </li><li>Know when you need to be places (including when you need to catch the train/plane back home). </li><li>Count on it taking some time to get a cab amongst the other Sherlockians who may be headed to the same events as you.</li><li>Alternatively, download a ride-hailing app (such as <b>Uber </b>or <b>Lyft, </b>or <b>Curb </b>for taxis) to help you avoid these waits. <b>See below for more details and a way to save money on rides</b>.</li></ul><br /><h3>Getting Around 🚕 🚇 🚶</h3><ul><li>Hey, Magellan, guess what? You have the power of a global satellite navigation system in the palm of your hand. That is, if you have a smartphone. Google Maps or Apple Maps are indispensable for getting around, by foot, taxi, or public transportation.</li><li>If you want something customized to New York, there are other apps to choose from: <a href="https://citymapper.com/nyc" target="_blank">Citymapper</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=guide.unitedstates.newyork.prod&hl=en_US&gl=US" target="_blank">New York Guide for Android</a> and iOS has the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/new-york-travel-guide-offline/id319296365?mt=8">New York Travel Guide and Offline Map</a>.</li></ul><div><br /></div><ul><li>If you don't like using the map app on your phone, print out a street map of the city with the places you need to be circled or otherwise identified. Many things are within walking distance, but it is good to know you are starting out in the right direction (or know when to turn). </li><li>Download and print Monica Schmidt's <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15khA9aIru03NI-O1aH6SARTWjsouUe6DUIQTXk9aIl4/edit?usp=drivesdk&fbclid=IwAR1kCfGk0796ssWAhvJYm1BgPHbLLfRH-ajm5qCip4jD_hENs4Tcw-Lw284" target="_blank">handy schedule</a></b>, particularly if you're more visually inclined. It's a nice grid.</li></ul><ul><li>If you want to go to Otto Penzler's <a href="http://mysteriousbookshop.com/" target="_blank">Mysterious Bookshop</a> and are staying at The Westin Grand Central Hotel, the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to go is by subway. From Grand Central take a <b>4</b> or <b>5</b> express train <b>two</b> stops to <b>Brooklyn Bridge Station</b>; it is a very short walk over to Otto's. Don't take a local (which makes 10 stops). The express is about five minutes. </li><li>Download the <b>MYmta app</b> from the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mymta/id1297605670?mt=8">App Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.mta.mymta&hl=en">Google Play</a> for navigating the subway. </li><li>Pool funds with others to buy regular per-ride <b><a href="http://web.mta.info/metrocard/mcgtreng.htm">MetroCards</a></b>. These can be shared by up to four people on each trip and are good for one transfer between subway/bus or between buses on uptown/crosstown routes within 2 hours.</li><ul><li>If you're 65 or older, present ID for a reduced fare MetroCard – $2.75 for two rides with the same transfer provisions noted above. <b>Note:</b> a 65+ MetroCard <b><i>cannot</i></b> be shared and you must find a live 'token booth' clerk to inspect your ID – reduced fare not available in machines.</li><li>If you reach the end of the Weekend with a balance on your MetroCard, return to New York more frequently! Or give your card to local-area Sherlockians.</li></ul></ul><div><br /></div><ul><li>Download a ride-hailing app such as <a href="https://lyft.com/i/SCOTT726787" target="_blank">Lyft</a>, Uber, or <a href="https://my.gocurb.com/invite85u83u" target="_blank">Curb</a>. </li><ul><li>If you'd like a code for <b>Lyft</b>, use <a href="https://lyft.com/i/SCOTT726787">SCOTT726787</a> to sign up and receive a $5 credit towards rides.</li><li><b>For NYC taxis, </b><a href="https://my.gocurb.com/invite85u83u" target="_blank">download the Curb app</a> and use the code <b>85U83U</b> to get $5 when you create an account. You can either request a cab with it,  or when you're in a cab simply enter a 7-digit code displayed in the cab and it will pair with your device.</li></ul></ul><br /><h3>Logistics 📝</h3><ul><li>Bring your event payment confirmations, just in case of a glitch in the system. </li><li>Also, everything is pretty centrally located, but it's a good idea to have a list of your schedule with the addresses of the venues so that you don't suddenly find yourself asking, where the devil am I supposed to be right now? </li><li>The heat during the BSI dinner has been uncomfortable in years past in the Yale Club (potentially dangerously uncomfortable a few years ago) – if this happens again, vests/waistcoats are not advised. Unless you're <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcaric/8379354330/">Mattias Bostrom</a>. </li></ul><br /><h3>The Unscheduled 📅</h3><ul><li>If possible, make breakfast plans with other Sherlockians (unless you prefer to eat breakfast alone – saving energy for later conversations).</li><li>To some, the secret to enjoying the jam-packed weekend is to find private, unpublicized events for more intimate interactions. How to find these? “<i>You know my methods. Apply them</i>.” </li></ul><br /><h3>Dining 🍽️</h3>What? You’re not getting enough food between events? Thankfully there are gaps that allow a Sherlockian to venture places on his or her own. And of course, there are plenty of restaurants in and near Grand Central Station, which is in great proximity to the Yale Club and the Westin Grand Central Hotel.<br /><ul><li>The restaurant scene in NYC has changed drastically during the pandemic. Some old favorites may no longer be there; some may have restricted hours or dining arrangements.</li><li>Check <b><a href="https://www.opentable.com/landmark/restaurants-near-grand-central-station" target="_blank">Open Table</a></b> for restaurants that take reservations; they offer free booking and allow you to see availability of tables by time and by number of seats. </li><li>Several Sherlockians like to go to the <b><a href="http://www.oysterbarny.com/">Oyster Bar</a></b> for dinner. There are a number of <b><a href="https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/restaurants/" target="_blank">Grand Central Restaurants</a></b> inside. </li><li>For a more comprehensive listing of eateries nearby, check <b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g60763-d103371-Grand_Central_Terminal-New_York_City_New_York.html" target="_blank">TripAdvisor</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Restaurants+Near+Grand+Central+Station&find_loc=New+York%2C+NY" target="_blank">Yelp</a></b>,</li><li>And heaven forbid, don't forget about the <a href="http://www.redflamenyc.com/">Red Flame</a>, the perennial favorite next door to the Algonquin Hotel on W. 44th Street.</li></ul><br /><h3>Online 📱</h3>Whether you're in New York for the festivities or sequestered at home, it might be worthwhile to follow along online. Some ways to do that:<br /><ul><li>The official hashtag of the BSI Weekend on Twitter is <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bsiweekend&src=typd">#BSIWeekend</a>.  </li><li>We also have a <a href="http://twitter.com/ihearofsherlock/lists/sherlockians">list of Sherlockians on Twitter</a> whom you might consider following. A number of them will be at the weekend as well.</li><li>The Doylean Honors will be held <b>online </b>as well as in person on Thursday, January 5 at 11:15 am EST. <a href="http://acdsociety.com/Honors/Honors.html" target="_blank">Register at the ACD Society site</a>.</li><li>And don't forget about <a href="https://www.doingsofdoyle.com/p/the-literary-agents.html" target="_blank">The Literary Agents, who are hosting a Zoom meeting</a> at 10:30 am EST on Friday, January 6.</li></ul><br /><br /></div><div>That sums up our list. Do you have tips as well, dear readers? Please leave them in a comment below or drop us a line and let us know what your secrets are so we can all be beneficiaries.<br /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: "times new roman"; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">--</div></div>

Tips for Making the Most of the BSI Weekend

"Let me have the straight tip and you won't be a loser" [SILV] With the BSI Weekend coming up, we thought it might be helpf...

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by Scott Monty

Sherlockian Awards from the BSI Weekend and Beyond

<h4 style="text-align: center;"> “It is to him that this trophy belongs” [BLUE] </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-BgUVp7-uiL0_-mRolyxzskIlYXd0FaJDIlcoWH6OmKcQnHQi7nYjwlcOa3BLD_E6GgSap9bygZPBganwuKS8dpzn8O8PgWMfp-js1whHu8O9X3cK0v8uH_Pp1crtlow3F6YPIGiyL2wCjmRM9guqhcRFJV8TTrbHTGUAtizsGLE3xzTUrrupvbKjCQ=s1422" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1422" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-BgUVp7-uiL0_-mRolyxzskIlYXd0FaJDIlcoWH6OmKcQnHQi7nYjwlcOa3BLD_E6GgSap9bygZPBganwuKS8dpzn8O8PgWMfp-js1whHu8O9X3cK0v8uH_Pp1crtlow3F6YPIGiyL2wCjmRM9guqhcRFJV8TTrbHTGUAtizsGLE3xzTUrrupvbKjCQ=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The BSI Weekend is about more than official events related to the Baker Street Irregulars. Sherlockians from around the world gather to attend <a href="http://www.bsiweekend.com/#sthash.k6IKqq7X.dpbs" target="_blank">a variety of events in New York</a>.</p><p>Some of the awards happened outside of the proceedings but are worth noting because of their connection to the world of Sherlock Holmes devotees.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Susan Z. Diamond Beacon Award</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKIg_-9MF3JbOEU5F8jKCppdEUNrd7LdVmsA6xV_ANGoMQ-kvzHNVjlZ3HfdjIftY1Dnmw9aq0Rik9LU6eDP0DF1lv-bDSMKj89KU8dEQPzwFQeKN7t7ZZGR5w9UjydUo4X5tqVKmly-S49QoJmuU7VUET30e-iz0o7ZejqqNbmeqHqxxcLmyQDT8-0w=s1162" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1162" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKIg_-9MF3JbOEU5F8jKCppdEUNrd7LdVmsA6xV_ANGoMQ-kvzHNVjlZ3HfdjIftY1Dnmw9aq0Rik9LU6eDP0DF1lv-bDSMKj89KU8dEQPzwFQeKN7t7ZZGR5w9UjydUo4X5tqVKmly-S49QoJmuU7VUET30e-iz0o7ZejqqNbmeqHqxxcLmyQDT8-0w=w640-h422" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Each year since 2004, <a href="https://www.beaconsociety.com/" target="_blank">the Beacon Society</a> bestows the Beacon Award (now the Susan Z. Diamond Beacon Award) of $221 and a subscription to The Serpentine Muse and The Baker Street Journal in recognition of a project that successfully introduced young people to the Sherlock Holmes stories.</p><p>The Beacon Society held its annual meeting on January 5, 2022 and Steve Mason, BSI ("The Fortescue Scholarship") was the recipient of <a href="https://www.beaconsociety.com/the-beacon-award.html" target="_blank">the 2022 Susan Z. Diamond Beacon Award</a>.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Mystery Writers of America</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvGuAIsUPROJBPHv5IW5p-_JzQ1rbcrkuDxyHcGSHryKRJDzpVsx6ezHlxzczKER8kzDMeih6lsjoKLqivzNr57wLa5mhtu_hvR-qlsmRkkG-yD_y-jL9cfxy4kp_q0-hcnGCT-0OZNz_Ez24rVCRFEdcYFpQ8fD4Eg37sYlFo-4mJftFTfTxwjExdpQ=s1600" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvGuAIsUPROJBPHv5IW5p-_JzQ1rbcrkuDxyHcGSHryKRJDzpVsx6ezHlxzczKER8kzDMeih6lsjoKLqivzNr57wLa5mhtu_hvR-qlsmRkkG-yD_y-jL9cfxy4kp_q0-hcnGCT-0OZNz_Ez24rVCRFEdcYFpQ8fD4Eg37sYlFo-4mJftFTfTxwjExdpQ=w640-h512" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Laurie R. King with Leslie Klinger (from <a href="https://ihose.co/ihose105" target="_blank">IHOSE Episode105</a>)</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre.</p><p>Each year, the MWA bestows a number of awards (including the famed Edgar® Awards) to deserving indivuals.</p><p>An award of interest to Sherlockians this year is the Grand Master award, the pinnacle of achievement in mystery writing, established to acknowledge important contributions to this genre, as well as for a body of work that is both significant and of consistent high quality. <a href="https://mysterywriters.org/mwa-announces-2022-grand-master-and-raven-and-ellery-queen-award-honorees/" target="_blank">The 2022 Grand Master</a> is <b>Laurie R. King, BSI</b> ("The Red Circle"), noted for her 30 novels, including the Mary Russell series.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Doylean Honors</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLV7ZjYj80UyQkPRLkmj562_dU6jVQlglv47X2Q-4UEoU7wr-h_1iffEsETvIAdMvALYzuLhecKqRgrScuHdyasj1U6oiDdT9eOFT9byC1D1x0FZ4wEBvi91x8cOpGsxz2wfbUo1WCIgOxvCmnPlM9a_t-9RYnqgp_HvIf8ExKC5zTJ4yV0x1dvGQ_aQ=s2240" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="2240" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLV7ZjYj80UyQkPRLkmj562_dU6jVQlglv47X2Q-4UEoU7wr-h_1iffEsETvIAdMvALYzuLhecKqRgrScuHdyasj1U6oiDdT9eOFT9byC1D1x0FZ4wEBvi91x8cOpGsxz2wfbUo1WCIgOxvCmnPlM9a_t-9RYnqgp_HvIf8ExKC5zTJ4yV0x1dvGQ_aQ=w640-h298" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="http://www.acdsociety.com/" target="_blank">The ACD Society</a> held its inaugural presentation of the Doylean Honors at The Mysterious Bookshop on Thursday, January 13. The event was also broadcast via Zoom, so attendees and awardees alike could be part of the program.</p><p>There were a number of awardees in a handful of categories.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">For Lifetime Service:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php?title=The_Arthur_Conan_Doyle_Society_(1989-2003)" target="_blank">Christopher Roden</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">For excellence in the "Fiction and Poetry" category:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Gretchen Altabef </b>for the short story "Sir Arthur and the Time Machine" in <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3FsyRxn" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes: Further Adventures in the Realms of H.G. Wells Volume Two</a></i> (Belanger Books)</li><li><b>Stephen Gallagher</b> for the short story "<a href="http://brooligan.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-governess.html">The Governess</a>" (The Brooligan Press)</li><li><b>Barbara Rusch </b>for the short story "<a href="https://guestposts.sherlockholmessocietyofindia.com/2020/12/barbara-rusch-consulting-detective-and.html" target="_blank">The Consulting Detective and the Literary Agent: The Untold Tale</a>" (The Sherlock Holmes Society of India website)</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">For excellence in the "Performing and Visual Arts" category:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Daniel Henocq</b> for "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuN1T937I2Y&t=1s" target="_blank">ElementStory #08.1–Le chien des Baskerville ("The Hound of the Baskervilles)</a>" (YouTube)</li><li><b>Bonnie MacBird</b> for "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9LWL2Z6LzU&t=1s" target="_blank">Modern Major Super Sleuth</a>" (YouTube)</li><li><b>Peggy Perdue</b> for "<a href="https://www.torontobootmakers.com/members-only/canadian-holmes-members-only/" target="_blank">Arthur Conan Doll</a>" (<i>Canadian Holmes</i>, Vol. 44, No. 4, Fall 2021)</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">For excellence in the "Scholarly Writing" category:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Stephen Carver</b> for the post "<a href="https://wordsworth-editions.com/blog/professor-challenger" target="_blank">Dinosaurs, Disintegration Machines and Talking to the Dead: The Wild World of Professor Challenger</a>" (The Wordsworth Blog)</li><li><b>Douglas Kerr</b> for <i><a href="https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-memories-and-adventures.html" target="_blank">Memories and Adventures by Arthur Conan Doyle</a></i> (Edinburgh University Press)</li><li><b>Shawna Ross</b> for the article "<a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08905495.2020.1782018?journalCode=gncc20" target="_blank">Sightseeing the Anthropocene: tourism, moorland management, and <i>The Hound of the Baskervilles</i></a>" (Nineteenth-Century Contexts)</li></ul><p></p><p>There will be a special episode of the <a href="https://www.doingsofdoyle.com/" target="_blank">Doings of Doyle</a> podcast about the Doylean Honors.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">BSI Investitures</h3><p>Of course, it wouldn't be the BSI Weekend without the list of newly-invested members of the Baker Street Irregulars. Here they are, with their investitures.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivIlDHEt0X92DWQK3ymsKnzsggG3p3UH8tce1nHOaLt6jLb7uxgX0a5AkYzc5FvybapSx2yWU38653tWZ-vkVoEYQhBixR40bAYd0dfVVGOk8R-qcqQInNBmnLxZyw1WJgJBvBKK9TgjaJpz0CllqOeVum9S7fEJ7lL_kW_rn7Fk4Dmmx7Pwlwv80uhA=s344" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivIlDHEt0X92DWQK3ymsKnzsggG3p3UH8tce1nHOaLt6jLb7uxgX0a5AkYzc5FvybapSx2yWU38653tWZ-vkVoEYQhBixR40bAYd0dfVVGOk8R-qcqQInNBmnLxZyw1WJgJBvBKK9TgjaJpz0CllqOeVum9S7fEJ7lL_kW_rn7Fk4Dmmx7Pwlwv80uhA=w174-h200" width="174" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><ul><li><b>Crystal Noll</b> - "Crystal Palace"</li><li><b>Mark Jones</b><span> - "Peter Jones"</span></li><li><b>Karen Wilson</b><span> - "Bartholomew Wilson"</span></li><li><span><b>Rob Nunn</b></span><span> - "Elementary"</span></li><li><b>Tiffany Knight</b><span> - "Knight's Place"</span></li><li><span><b>Heather Holloway</b></span><span> - "Atlanta"</span></li><li><b>Laurence Deloison</b><span> - "Claridge's Hotel"</span></li><li><b>Aaron Rubin</b> - "The Amethyst Snuffbox"</li><li><b>Tim Johnson</b><span> - "Theophilus Johnson"</span></li><li><span><b>David Humphries</b></span><span> - "Chicago Central"</span></li><li><b>Joanne Zahorsky-Reeves</b><span> - "Toby"</span></li><li><span><b>Jim Hawkins</b></span><span> - "The Hans Sloane of My Age"</span></li><li><span><b>Janice Weiner</b></span><span> - "Scotland Yard"</span></li><li><span><b>Jonathan Tiemann</b></span><span> - "The Bank of England"</span></li><li><b>Marsha Pollak</b><span> - The Two Shilling Award</span></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>And lest you think honorifics are the goal, remember: the love of Sherlock Holmes and participating in these pursuits with other like-minded individuals is enough of a reward all on its own.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><b>Editor's note: </b>a previous version of this post noted Mr. Rubin's investiture was "The Duke of Balmoral." That investiture is currently used by Frank Cho. The BSI updated Mr. Rubin's investiture accordingly.</i></p><p><br /></p><div id="gtx-trans" style="left: 423px; position: absolute; top: 3839.52px;"><div class="gtx-trans-icon"></div></div>

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by Scott Monty

The Opening of the Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects Exhibit

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“and his wife, to give exhibitions” [VEIL]</h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5XCDd64hW0lNBcYlCHOr_vcObKUkX_Sak3xbO6sb3MkhBHJ_Fos5f0MIKS8pNjPHrT28SBhdnI9apFPBE68t0lyPQMiRbZmJPisM9QaOikb8vhkEn4I5tRjuNDfOCFBd2YbJXzNXKD0AI1UJ97o7yBPndmwtetBMjs95QHhsSPWtnNbRtwi4koqyd6A=s854" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5XCDd64hW0lNBcYlCHOr_vcObKUkX_Sak3xbO6sb3MkhBHJ_Fos5f0MIKS8pNjPHrT28SBhdnI9apFPBE68t0lyPQMiRbZmJPisM9QaOikb8vhkEn4I5tRjuNDfOCFBd2YbJXzNXKD0AI1UJ97o7yBPndmwtetBMjs95QHhsSPWtnNbRtwi4koqyd6A=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Credit: <a href="https://youtu.be/P6jF0d9Pty0?t=1606" target="_blank">YouTube</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Last night, <a href="https://www.grolierclub.org/" target="_blank">The Grolier Club</a> hosted a reception for the opening of the "<a href="https://sherlockin221objects.org/" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects</a>" exhibition by Cathy Miranker and Glen Miranker, BSI ("The Origin of Tree Worship").</p><p>Glen has been a collector of Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle items for decades. First <strike>enabled</strike> introduced to the hobby by his unsuspecting wife Cathy, his collection of some 8,000 objects is one of the finest of its kind in the world.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizzAvBXopkREa39Pd3NmjCFAg4AESi4KAywvxQkQ9hbJwOhwTCaLmjJfBBNQ5e9ZOy31gfNW64l_EeNGU8nWKDflXFCnltEksLypNqb4Uv-EV5RpfjOefScjwncr1fJX0wpndPqLF213xOSdpj2ZBOeD3TNCUVbAsT-kmpfxJyKKmI-dIxdOVcuL2jow=s854" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizzAvBXopkREa39Pd3NmjCFAg4AESi4KAywvxQkQ9hbJwOhwTCaLmjJfBBNQ5e9ZOy31gfNW64l_EeNGU8nWKDflXFCnltEksLypNqb4Uv-EV5RpfjOefScjwncr1fJX0wpndPqLF213xOSdpj2ZBOeD3TNCUVbAsT-kmpfxJyKKmI-dIxdOVcuL2jow=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Over the weekend <i>The New York Times</i> featured the exhibition in its pages. We've arranged for a free version of the article, "<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/arts/design/sherlock-holmes-exhibition-grolier.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuonUktbfqYhkSVUbBCbcR8Q86RGLnvnAxvsnhnLkKC-eSnNCyOAQDpPF9lfNZKBie9o02XGUXthFMbI1Avxuy-sVd2pcdz6VmLrW0pIUP3dy7oupQmI925-KAu0z-2HjNjL8IrsllPjiskyLdTG8XqPA2HNycFtm9Zdjc1H-ymVIkvmeapN93NV93f0lAJ1oF3xXNGTR4a6eW1gpM86Gbxrc9gA1R-lZPDjUltWY4L4AGx5AXROEFDgspDZht64PfY8fL639LBU_ecLhgrp3C2BgL4ihA5dZVJF7VyUe5Aa3n1Bk_nU1EIwn&smid=url-share" target="_blank">A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at the Grolier Club</a>" to be made available to our readers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Original paintings by Sidney Paget and Frederic Dorr Steele, letters from Conan Doyle, hundreds of pirated editions of the early novels, original material related to the William Gillette play, and a number of original manuscripts of the Sherlock Holmes stories — all of these are part of Glen's fabulous collection.</p><p>You can see some of the items on display at the Grolier in <a href="https://youtu.be/P6jF0d9Pty0?t=1606" target="_blank">this video, live streamed from the exhibition</a> last night (remarks begin at 26:46), and below in some images. Glen says a few words, particularly about Cathy, who did most of the writing for the displays. You can also see some of the items up close.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P6jF0d9Pty0?start=1606" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>For a more in-depth understanding of Glen's collection, the exhibition, and how it came to life, don't miss Episode 227 of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, "<a href="http://ihose.co/ihose227" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects</a>".</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1151104270&color=ce1a21" width="100%"></iframe></p><div style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Interstate, "Lucida Grande", "Lucida Sans Unicode", "Lucida Sans", Garuda, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 100; line-break: anywhere; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; word-break: normal;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/ihearofsherlock" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere">I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ihearofsherlock/sherlock-holmes-in-221-objects" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects">Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects</a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>Sherlockians who are in New York City this week for the BSI Weekend festivities will have an opportunity to stop by. For those not in attendance, the exhibition continues through April 16, 2022. Arrangements to visit can be made at <a href="https://www.grolierclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=384827&ssid=322448&vnf=1" target="_blank">the Grolier Club website</a>.</p><p>And The Grolier has launched <a href="https://grolierclub.omeka.net/exhibits/show/sherlock-holmes" target="_blank">a site to explore the exhibition virtually</a> as well.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Images from last night's reception</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxNJULGhNRLI8hyreC9I359FSO5taCpusGxmlqUarH0f5m67i-9mQRCv8bvCBrx0BER4MvsuLmv6pLKneO0T7gJIFkZkIIEjfdEHIJw_nyq4c_djoyFQ_ZnnmZTGJsdhtauoIm8MhxFEABpB7HXLBkxBjrbPsY5AkSQ8av0S860bAcwQW7EsfzKkj0YA=s854" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxNJULGhNRLI8hyreC9I359FSO5taCpusGxmlqUarH0f5m67i-9mQRCv8bvCBrx0BER4MvsuLmv6pLKneO0T7gJIFkZkIIEjfdEHIJw_nyq4c_djoyFQ_ZnnmZTGJsdhtauoIm8MhxFEABpB7HXLBkxBjrbPsY5AkSQ8av0S860bAcwQW7EsfzKkj0YA=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Adventures and Memoirs</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicJPkkk_yXB_MiV4-Pv3nqg0KODLN7CxkGS-uhVbHo9107LfrJk5UNZOJT2VGkjkpnHo5I1qisWeCFdi1NICJpI2Dw8Bw42ZY5iDVG5dVSH-dFPlr5FgmCxpDsMwPB20qOyaebMMr2vJoi-hb5L5HudB2x4tGzTJ2GuArTzr3UghQeTNcCF_N9aWkETw=s854" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicJPkkk_yXB_MiV4-Pv3nqg0KODLN7CxkGS-uhVbHo9107LfrJk5UNZOJT2VGkjkpnHo5I1qisWeCFdi1NICJpI2Dw8Bw42ZY5iDVG5dVSH-dFPlr5FgmCxpDsMwPB20qOyaebMMr2vJoi-hb5L5HudB2x4tGzTJ2GuArTzr3UghQeTNcCF_N9aWkETw=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">William Gillette</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxLHNK7BJORWpSkhLCuy-I4GuPN4wGW4gDz9Q7GLNdtBnAmlVRse_HMvf0GsVnmjo7TqNIHR25ovcY2sTnkvwznPDWOQAnmGBQ0AFgMzbY7Ubm2Tw4Y5zIxqa-IVtaKs-YMbqRl8azZhJZsM7thAQV-5W6a7r6V8WOqkDziUmBcvV8WGRL9zTKeY9XhA=w640-h360" style="color: #0000ee; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Arthur Conan Doyle in His Own Hand</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxYIjyKc8OhWn25WV8ri_VXXV6RwxW5yRfsZmGRcmROb_x6v945aP2GlvgUvr6P79xWH3-ODAIYw7pcVpRm6oCCd68sBndhoAlOQ6sAyqqtoEaJNXyg8cqj5z8MMwWW-zHbTulhYDFA5LMAljgoXk2vQB8r6oUFRS8uq_2hPxHLWDv1PeVLStjtHS8gQ=s854" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxYIjyKc8OhWn25WV8ri_VXXV6RwxW5yRfsZmGRcmROb_x6v945aP2GlvgUvr6P79xWH3-ODAIYw7pcVpRm6oCCd68sBndhoAlOQ6sAyqqtoEaJNXyg8cqj5z8MMwWW-zHbTulhYDFA5LMAljgoXk2vQB8r6oUFRS8uq_2hPxHLWDv1PeVLStjtHS8gQ=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Death of Sherlock Holmes and rebirth of Conan Doyle</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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