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More, and about, Sherlockian toasts

• Burt Wolder & Scott Monty, Scott and Burt, I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, Episode 123 (at 48:20)

• James C. O’Leary, Canonical Toasts, I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

• S. Brent Morris, Mycroft Holmes, The Fourth Garrideb

• Karen Wilson, A Hip Hop Holmes, I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, Episode 111

• Scott Monty, The Constitution and Buy-Laws of the Baker Street Irregulars, I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere (April 17, 2010)

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The Crew of the Barque Lone Star

Sherlock: The Sign of Three best man toast

Sherlockian Toasts

Salutes to Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mrs. Hudson, and others of their ilk

Toaster Toasted Toast Host Date
Bruce Harris Sherlock Holmes Three Garridebs 2025-6-21
Marakay Rogers Fourth Anniversary Tea Brokers of Mincing Lane 2025-5-18
Ira Brad Matetsky Christopher Morley Midwest BSI Canonical Conclave 2025-4-26
Scott Monty The Original Eight Midwest BSI Canonical Conclave 2025-4-26
Scott Monty The Hydraulic Press Ribston-Pippins 2025-3-15
Marakay Rogers Inspector Baynes Great Alkali Plainsmen 2025-2-21
Max Magee Professor Moriarty Bowery Ruffians 2025-1-16
Karen Ellery The Hound Bowery Ruffians 2025-1
Ira Brad Matetsky Dr. Watson’s Second Wife Sherlockians of Baltimore 2024-9-6
Erica Fair Watson’s Second Wife Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota 2024-7-27
Matthew D. Hall The Woman Watson's Tin Box 2024-4-15
Jeff Falkingham Prof. James Moriarty Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota 2023-12-7
PJ Sullivan Dr. Leon Sterndale Cornish Horrors 2023-11-4
Jamila Robinson Sherlock Holmes Sons of the Copper Beeches 2023-10-27
Bruce Harris Sherlock Holmes Three Garridebs 2023-10-21
Kyndall Potts Cigars Tankerville Club 2023-9-8
Ross E. Davies Green Bags Sherlockians of Baltimore 2023-7-1
Will Walsh Dr. Watson Hudson Valley Sciontists 2023-6-9
Regina Stinson Grant Munro Ribston-Pippins 2023-5-17
Regina Stinson Sherlock Holmes unknown 2023-4-1
Rich Krisciunas Mary Sutherland unknown 2023-3-21
Regina Stinson Breckinridge Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis 2022-12-8
Jeff Falkingham Baker Street Irregulars Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota 2022-12-1
Rich Krisciunas Simpson's Ribston Pippins 2022-11-19
Bruce Harris Dr. Watson Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2022-11-12
Ann Caddell The Criterion Bar Crew of the Barque Lone Star 2022-11-6
Tamar Zeffren Dr. Watson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2022-10-28
Ira Brad Matetsky Dr. Anstruther Priory Scholars of NYC 2022-7-9
Jennifer Kneeland Clotilde Lothman von Saxe-Meningen Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2022-5-28
Russell Merritt Confusion to the Lion’s Mane Three Garridebs 2022-3-5
Rich Krisciunas Legion of Zoom Legion of Zoom 2022-2-20
Ira Brad Matetsky Baron Gruner Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis 2021-12-11
Karen Ellery Irene Adler Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota 2021-12
Ross E. Davies Louisa “Touie” Hawkins Conan Doyle Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2021-11-21
Will Walsh Irene Adler Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2021-11-21
Ira Brad Matetsky Maud Bellamy Cornish Horrors 2021-11-13
Regina Stinson Edith Baxter Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis 2021-8-22
Rich Krisciunas The Wives in The Twisted Lip Stormy Petrels of BC 2021-2-2
Regina Stinson Martha Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis 2021-1-30
Johanna Draper Carlson Mycroft Holmes Notorious Canary Trainers 2021-1-17
Regina Stinson Henry Baker Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis 2020-12-11
Karen Ellery Irene Adler Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota 2020-12
Rich Krisciunas Mary Watson John H. Watson Society 2020-11-14
Peter E. Blau Black Peter Sons of the Copper Beeches 2020-10-30
Jenn Eaker Dr. Watson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2020-10-30
Nick Utechin Philadelphia Sons of the Copper Beeches 2020-10-30
Mary M. Alcaro Sherlock Holmes Sons of the Copper Beeches 2020-10-30
Ross E. Davies The Woman Sons of the Copper Beeches 2020-10-30
Karen Wilson &
Burt Wolder
Violet Hunter
(text & video)
Sons of the Copper Beeches 2020-10-30
William Curatolo Unpublished Cases Priory Scholars of NYC 2020-10-17
Rich Krisciunas Willoughby and Susan Watson’s Tin Box 2020-8-31
Rich Krisciunas The Solitary Cyclist Watson’s Tin Box 2020-7-27
Rich Krisciunas Dr. Percy Trevelyan Ribston-Pippins 2020-5-23
Rob Nunn John Watson John H. Watson Society 2020-5-16
Rich Krisciunas Miss Edith Woodley Parallel Case of St. Louis 2020-5-9
Rob Nunn Sherlock Holmes Harpooners of the Sea Unicorn 2020-3-27
Rich Krisciunas Watson's Second Wife Greek Interpreters of East Lansing 2020-2-16
Jim Hawkins Lestrade Nashville Scholars of the Three Pipe Problem 2020-1-25
Shana Carter Henry Baker’s Goose Gaslight Gala 2020-1-17
Lauren Cercone Mrs. Hudson Transfixed Correspondence of Phoenix 2020-1-5
Lauren Cercone Stamford Transfixed Correspondence of Phoenix 2020-1-5
R.C. Swartz Richard M. Caplan Younger Stamfords 2019-11-4
Rob Nunn Sherlock Holmes Harpooners of the Sea Unicorn 2019-5-17
Rich Krisciunas The Woman Greek Interpreters of East Lansing 2019-4-24
Karen Wilson &
Burt Wolder
Jephro Rucastle &
Violet Hunter
Sons of the Copper Beeches 2019-4-12
Emily S. Whitten Victoria Regina Gaslight Gala 2019-1-11
Jenn Eaker Mrs. Hudson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2018-10-26
Mary M. Alcaro The Woman Sons of the Copper Beeches 2018-10-26
Ira Brad Matetsky Dr. Watson Three Garridebs 2018-9-22
Ross E. Davies The Temple Priory Scholars of NYC 2018-5-5
Emily Miranker The Baker Street Irregulars Speckled Band of Boston 2018-5-4
Karen Olson Mary Morstan Watson Crew of the Barque Lone Star 2018-2-4
Emily Miranker The Brothers Sholto Pondicherry Lodgers 2018-1-13
Scott Monty Mrs. Hudson Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit 2018-1-6
Ira Brad Matetsky Mrs. Henry Baker Three Garridebs 2017-12-10
Will Walsh The Colonels Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2017-11
Victoria M. Robinson Mrs. Hudson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-10-27
Karen Wilson Violet Hunter Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-10-27
Bev Wolov The Woman Sons of Copper Beeches 2017-10-27
Karen Wilson Rosa Ponselle Sherlockians of Baltimore 2017-7-22
Ross E. Davies Deck of Cards Priory Scholars of NYC 2017-5-6
Jennifer Kneeland Holmes and Watson Priory Scholars of NYC 2017-5-6
Alexander Katz Professional Musicians Priory Scholars of NYC 2017-5-6
Don Hobbs Holmes Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-4-21
Steven Doyle Mrs. Hudson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-4-21
John E. Pforr Mycroft Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-4-21
Michael J. Quigley The Woman Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-4-21
Burt Wolder Violet Hunter Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-4-21
R. Craig Martin Watson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2017-4-21
Ross E. Davies Mycroft Diogenes Club of Washington, DC 2017-4-15
Nea Dodson Queen Victoria Diogenes Club of Washington, DC 2017-4-15
Ira Brad Matetsky Mrs. Peterson Three Garridebs 2016-12-11
Alan Rettig Holmes Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota 2016-6-18
Peter E. Blau The Diogenes Club Red Circle of Washington, DC 2016-6-4
Timothy S. Greer Holmes Sons of the Copper Beeches 2016-4-15
Ira Brad Matetsky Irene Adler Sons of the Copper Beeches 2016-4-15
James C. O’Leary Mrs. Hudson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2016-4-15
Ross E. Davies Watson Sons of the Copper Beeches 2016-4-15
Paul & Eileen Hartnett Watson Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2016-4-3
Greg Ruby A Certain Gracious Lady Diogenes Club of Washington, DC 2016-3-19
Greg Ruby Brunton Six Napoleons of Baltimore 2016-3-16
Ira Brad Matetsky Lysander Starr The Three Garridebs 2016-2-6
Ira Brad Matetsky Mr. and Mrs. Neville St. Clair Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes 2015-11-1
Nea Dodson Watson Watson's Tin Box 2015-10
Ira Brad Matetsky Dr. Watson and Rugby Priory Scholars of NYC 2015-7-25
Greg Ruby The Woman Watson's Tin Box 2015-5-18
Will Walsh Edward VII Hudson Valley Sciontists 2015-5
Roger Johnson Watson & Gillette Sherlock Holmes Society of London 2015-1-17
Emily Miranker Treasure of Agra Pondicherry Lodgers 2015-1-10
S. Brent Morris Mycroft Diogenes Club of Washington, DC 2014-9-20
Greg Ruby The Woman Watson's Tin Box 2014-8-25
Burt Wolder Violet Hunter Sons of the Copper Beeches 2012-10-26
Roger Johnson Watson & Lestrade Sherlock Holmes Society of London 2011-1-15
Alan Rettig Sherlock's Bees Red Circle of Washington, DC 2008
Scott Monty The Band Speckled Band of Boston 2005-4-22
Scott Monty Sherlock Holmes Baker Street Irregulars 2003-1-10
Scott Monty Huret, the Boulevard Assassin Cornish Horrors 2000-10-28
Scott Monty Grimesby Roylott Speckled Band of Boston 1999-5-14
Scott Monty Barrymore Cornish Horrors 1998-11-2
Scott Monty Brenda Tregennis Cornish Horrors 1996-11-2
Doug Elliott The Hound Bootmakers of Toronto 1994-1
Edward Lear Stamford Tankerville Club 1987-1-30
John C. Sherwood Mary Morstan Arcadia Mixture, and elsewhere since 1985
Clifford S. Goldfarb Watson Bootmakers of Toronto 1984-1-28
Edward Lear Holmes Tankerville Club 1983-1-21
Janet Bailey Murray Sound of the Baskervilles since 1980
Sherlock Holmes success John Watson & Athelney Jones 1888
Jack McGinty John McMurdo Ancient Order of Freemen, Lodge 341, Vermissa 1875
Jack McGinty (not) quarrelling Ancient Order of Freemen, Lodge 341, Vermissa 1875
William McHarris Second Mrs. Watson Greek Interpreters of East Lansing unknown
Julie McKuras Beryl Garcia Stapleton Hounds of the Baskerville (sic) unknown
Glen S. Miranker Holmes unknown unknown
Glen S. Miranker Sherlock unknown unknown
Regina Stinson The Lion's Mane Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis unknown

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