Fran Martin
@frannyam.bsky.social
Retired president of The Stormy Petrels of BC (Vancouver's official Sherlock Holmes society)
Travel, trains, cats and
#SherlockHolmes
Travel, trains, cats and
#SherlockHolmes
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Gardens to visit around #Vancouver
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Did you know that in the Shakespeare Garden all the trees are those mentioned in the Bard’s writing?
🌷 miss604.com/2019/04/shak...
Did you know that in the Shakespeare Garden all the trees are those mentioned in the Bard’s writing?
August 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Gardens to visit around #Vancouver
🌷 miss604.com/2019/04/shak...
Did you know that in the Shakespeare Garden all the trees are those mentioned in the Bard’s writing?
🌷 miss604.com/2019/04/shak...
Did you know that in the Shakespeare Garden all the trees are those mentioned in the Bard’s writing?
Puzzle complete. Now to don my deerstalker and deduce which of the suspects stole Watson's inheritance.
August 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Puzzle complete. Now to don my deerstalker and deduce which of the suspects stole Watson's inheritance.
Cutest latte ever! Hesitated drinking it.
June 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Cutest latte ever! Hesitated drinking it.
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If you have always dreamed of ordering soup badly with The Soup Nazi from Seinfeld, and would like to fundraise for the survivors & relief of Lapu-Lapu, then you can do BOTH these things at Greens & Beans in News Westminster TOMORROW ONLY:
cc @miss604.com
cc @miss604.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If you have always dreamed of ordering soup badly with The Soup Nazi from Seinfeld, and would like to fundraise for the survivors & relief of Lapu-Lapu, then you can do BOTH these things at Greens & Beans in News Westminster TOMORROW ONLY:
cc @miss604.com
cc @miss604.com
Took four ferries in three days. My circle tour is complete.
What an adventure!
Ferry #1 from Tsawassean (Delta) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
Ferry #2 from Comox to Powell River
Ferry #3 from Saltry Bay to Earl's Cove (Pender Harbour)
Ferry #4 from Gibsons (Langdale) to Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver)
What an adventure!
Ferry #1 from Tsawassean (Delta) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
Ferry #2 from Comox to Powell River
Ferry #3 from Saltry Bay to Earl's Cove (Pender Harbour)
Ferry #4 from Gibsons (Langdale) to Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver)
May 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Took four ferries in three days. My circle tour is complete.
What an adventure!
Ferry #1 from Tsawassean (Delta) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
Ferry #2 from Comox to Powell River
Ferry #3 from Saltry Bay to Earl's Cove (Pender Harbour)
Ferry #4 from Gibsons (Langdale) to Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver)
What an adventure!
Ferry #1 from Tsawassean (Delta) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
Ferry #2 from Comox to Powell River
Ferry #3 from Saltry Bay to Earl's Cove (Pender Harbour)
Ferry #4 from Gibsons (Langdale) to Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver)
An intersection at Crescent Beach (Surrey, BC)
I believe Dr. Watson had something something to do with this.
I believe Dr. Watson had something something to do with this.
May 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
An intersection at Crescent Beach (Surrey, BC)
I believe Dr. Watson had something something to do with this.
I believe Dr. Watson had something something to do with this.
So thankful that I have a thoughtful family to help me celebrate my birthday and Mother's Day.
May 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
So thankful that I have a thoughtful family to help me celebrate my birthday and Mother's Day.
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Heading out on an adventure to about a dozen indie bookstores along BC’s south coast. Do you have a favourite in Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum Beach, Courtenay/Comox, Powell River, Sechelt or Gibsons?
#booksky #bookstores #bc #vancouver #books
#booksky #bookstores #bc #vancouver #books
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Heading out on an adventure to about a dozen indie bookstores along BC’s south coast. Do you have a favourite in Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum Beach, Courtenay/Comox, Powell River, Sechelt or Gibsons?
#booksky #bookstores #bc #vancouver #books
#booksky #bookstores #bc #vancouver #books
Going to attend the Stormy Petrels of BC luncheon next week.
I offered to give a toast.
So glad I kept my reference books!
I offered to give a toast.
So glad I kept my reference books!
April 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Going to attend the Stormy Petrels of BC luncheon next week.
I offered to give a toast.
So glad I kept my reference books!
I offered to give a toast.
So glad I kept my reference books!
Thought I would bring this couple out of storage.
Sherlock Holmes, in "The Greek Interpreter" remarked "...my grandmother was the sister of Vernet, the French artist."
Sherlock Holmes, in "The Greek Interpreter" remarked "...my grandmother was the sister of Vernet, the French artist."
April 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thought I would bring this couple out of storage.
Sherlock Holmes, in "The Greek Interpreter" remarked "...my grandmother was the sister of Vernet, the French artist."
Sherlock Holmes, in "The Greek Interpreter" remarked "...my grandmother was the sister of Vernet, the French artist."
I'm excited that Rebecca Bollwitt (aka Miss604, aka my daughter Becky) has agreed to talk to my coffee group in May about her book Bluesky for Dummies.
On bookshelves early in May, but available for pre-order now.
(Mom604 is really looking forward to it!)
On bookshelves early in May, but available for pre-order now.
(Mom604 is really looking forward to it!)
April 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I'm excited that Rebecca Bollwitt (aka Miss604, aka my daughter Becky) has agreed to talk to my coffee group in May about her book Bluesky for Dummies.
On bookshelves early in May, but available for pre-order now.
(Mom604 is really looking forward to it!)
On bookshelves early in May, but available for pre-order now.
(Mom604 is really looking forward to it!)
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An incredible evening at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Power of Music Gala featuring Feist and Angela Hewitt 🎶 I also got the chance to catch up with host @strombo.bsky.social (after a decade+) and encourage him to use Bluesky more 😁
April 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
An incredible evening at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Power of Music Gala featuring Feist and Angela Hewitt 🎶 I also got the chance to catch up with host @strombo.bsky.social (after a decade+) and encourage him to use Bluesky more 😁
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It's going to be a great spring/summer to visit BC's Similkameen and Okanagan wine regions, where we have hundreds wineries. On your way (take Hwy 3) stop by the @oldgristmill.bsky.social for a tour, and an excellent lunch. Here's a post @snarkysteff.bsky.social did about their Pantry Share program
The Old Grist Mill Pantry Share
The Old Grist Mill Pantry Share - Win a $200 credit for a delivery of their fruits, vegetables, preserves and more from the heritage garden in Keremeos
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March 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It's going to be a great spring/summer to visit BC's Similkameen and Okanagan wine regions, where we have hundreds wineries. On your way (take Hwy 3) stop by the @oldgristmill.bsky.social for a tour, and an excellent lunch. Here's a post @snarkysteff.bsky.social did about their Pantry Share program
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Plane crash on the runway at YYZ Toronto Pearson Airport. My sister is on a plane at the gate, and was supposed to be departing for Vancouver soon. Airport is closed/runways closed right now. #news #canada
Crews responding to plane crash at Toronto Pearson, police say
Peel police say they are responding to a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The #InvictusGames opening ceremony is in now. Huge applause for all competitors especially Team Ukraine and hosts Canada #IG25
Yes that’s a flying humpback whale going around the stadium
Yes that’s a flying humpback whale going around the stadium
February 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The #InvictusGames opening ceremony is in now. Huge applause for all competitors especially Team Ukraine and hosts Canada #IG25
Yes that’s a flying humpback whale going around the stadium
Yes that’s a flying humpback whale going around the stadium
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#Book news! @barnesandnoble.com is offering 25% off preorders (35% for premium members) for #Bluesky For Dummies, through February 7th.
Enter PREORDER25 as a Coupon Code at checkout to save 25% 🦋
It's been a lot of fun to write this with @butow.bsky.social 📚
Enter PREORDER25 as a Coupon Code at checkout to save 25% 🦋
It's been a lot of fun to write this with @butow.bsky.social 📚
Bluesky For Dummies|Paperback
The first and most trustworthy guide to the hot new social media platform Bluesky has been taking the social media world by storm. The platform offers users a high degree of control over what informat...
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February 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#Book news! @barnesandnoble.com is offering 25% off preorders (35% for premium members) for #Bluesky For Dummies, through February 7th.
Enter PREORDER25 as a Coupon Code at checkout to save 25% 🦋
It's been a lot of fun to write this with @butow.bsky.social 📚
Enter PREORDER25 as a Coupon Code at checkout to save 25% 🦋
It's been a lot of fun to write this with @butow.bsky.social 📚
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If you should be curious about the book given Doylean Honors for Fiction this past week, the Kindle store has The Genius of the Place on offer for $10 right now.
www.amazon.com/Genius-Place...
www.amazon.com/Genius-Place...
The Genius of the Place: Gothic Tales Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and The Strand Magazine
The Genius of the Place: Gothic Tales Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and The Strand Magazine - Kindle edition by Deck, Margie, Conan Doyle, Arthur. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Genius of the Place: Gothic Tales Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and The Strand Magazine.
www.amazon.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If you should be curious about the book given Doylean Honors for Fiction this past week, the Kindle store has The Genius of the Place on offer for $10 right now.
www.amazon.com/Genius-Place...
www.amazon.com/Genius-Place...
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One of my mom’s dearest friends is turning 85 this week. She told my mom she loves my photography and would be first in line for a photo book if I ever made one. My mom came over this weekend and selected some of my photos to print and we made a book as a birthday gift 🎂🎉 I hope she loves it!
January 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
One of my mom’s dearest friends is turning 85 this week. She told my mom she loves my photography and would be first in line for a photo book if I ever made one. My mom came over this weekend and selected some of my photos to print and we made a book as a birthday gift 🎂🎉 I hope she loves it!
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You might be wondering why I keep asking about things like business accounts and your favourite #Bluesky apps. Well, @butow.bsky.social and I are currently writing Bluesky For Dummies! It's already available for pre-order from my local bookstore. No pressure at all 😅 #Booksky
January 16, 2025 at 5:18 AM
You might be wondering why I keep asking about things like business accounts and your favourite #Bluesky apps. Well, @butow.bsky.social and I are currently writing Bluesky For Dummies! It's already available for pre-order from my local bookstore. No pressure at all 😅 #Booksky
Happy birthday to my little girl, Becky!
I can't say enough good things about this amazing young lady.
(Thanks to her hubby, John Bollwitt, for the photo)
I can't say enough good things about this amazing young lady.
(Thanks to her hubby, John Bollwitt, for the photo)
January 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Happy birthday to my little girl, Becky!
I can't say enough good things about this amazing young lady.
(Thanks to her hubby, John Bollwitt, for the photo)
I can't say enough good things about this amazing young lady.
(Thanks to her hubby, John Bollwitt, for the photo)
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She’s pretty cute ☺️
Kicked off birthday celebrations tonight when my sweet @johnbollwitt.com surprised me with dinner at MILA.
A #vegan and #AlcoholFree feast was savoured. I only took a photo of dessert (peanut butter pie).
A #vegan and #AlcoholFree feast was savoured. I only took a photo of dessert (peanut butter pie).
January 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
She’s pretty cute ☺️
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I was there last night 😊 First time!
January 9, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I was there last night 😊 First time!
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Received a lovely delivery from Canuck Place this morning (including their legendary cookies). It’s been an honour to partner with the organization for over a decade, and support their incredibly meaningful work 🤍🤍
December 5, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Received a lovely delivery from Canuck Place this morning (including their legendary cookies). It’s been an honour to partner with the organization for over a decade, and support their incredibly meaningful work 🤍🤍
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Thank you to all of my partners, advertisers, web/consulting clients, and readers on this Small Business Saturday.
You chose to support a local, independent, woman-owned business to help your business or event 🫶 I love my work and I am paying it forward every chance I get
#SmallBusinessSaturday
You chose to support a local, independent, woman-owned business to help your business or event 🫶 I love my work and I am paying it forward every chance I get
#SmallBusinessSaturday
November 30, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Thank you to all of my partners, advertisers, web/consulting clients, and readers on this Small Business Saturday.
You chose to support a local, independent, woman-owned business to help your business or event 🫶 I love my work and I am paying it forward every chance I get
#SmallBusinessSaturday
You chose to support a local, independent, woman-owned business to help your business or event 🫶 I love my work and I am paying it forward every chance I get
#SmallBusinessSaturday