Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 10, 2023 Dr. Sonwat enters Quaker Street 9 ¾. Dr. Sonwat enters Herlock Sholmes‘ living room: “Ah, I see you have resolved the mystery of the missing goat.” Sholmes: “Yepp.” Dr. Sonwat: “That’s goat.” (Sorry for that bad pun. The author.) Sholmes: “Let’s talk about our other case. I think we need to talk to the other two members of the “Where Rich Men Meet”-Club, a.k.a. “The Crab & Lobster”. Dr. Sonwat: “Which one are we going to visit first? Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell or Mr. Winterbottom? Sholmes: “Let’s toss a coin.” (Sonwat tosses a coin and it lands on the edge.) Dr. Sonwat: “It’s one of these days…” Sholmes: “And, of course, we should determine first what the two different sides will mean.” Dr. Sonwat: “Ok, it’s heads for the Doctor and tails for the Mister.” Sholmes: “And if the coin lands on the edge again we will go to that club to meet all of them. What kind of coin are you using anyway?” Dr. Sonwat: “It’s a new gwuinee.” Sholmes: “Ah, so it is worth 13 ½ pnence.” Dr. Sonwat: “Precisely. And I’ve got lots of pnence at home that were sawn in two…” (Sonwat tosses the coin and it shows heads. ) Dr. Sonwat: “Heads – so we head for the Doctor.” Sholmes: “The game commences for the usual fees plus expenses.” (Both get up and leave Quaker Street 9 ¾ ) Voice: “Vous Vous Vous.” Dr. Sonwat: “Look who’s coming to see us – the Marquis!” Sholmes: “Good to see you, my friend. I had expected you.” Dr. Sonwat: “How come?” Sholmes: “There is a poker tournament here in the city, starting next week.” The Marquis: (nods) Sholmes: “Do you want me to look out for card cheats? Like when we caught Lesseriarty?” The Marquis: (nods) Sholmes: Ok, will do. Dr. Sonwat: “We are just on our way to … " (to Sholmes) "wait a second, where does Lord Thinkslow-Shootwell actually live?” Sholmes: “He has a mansion on a hill somewhere up Cliff Richard.” Dr. Sonwat: “Atomic!” Sholmes: “Elementary, my dear Sonwat.” Dr. Sonwat: “Right.” (to the Marquis) “So, that’s where we’re going.” Marquis: (nods and leaves) Dr. Sonwat: “Fine chap. So well-mannered. But what is that?” Sholmes: “Looks like our dog to me.” Dr. Sonwat: “How did it appear so suddenly?” Sholmes: “The dog was there the whole time, while we were talking to the Marquis. You look, Sonwat, but you don’t observe.” Dr. Sonwat: “I see.” Sholmes: “No, you don’t. That’s what I was saying.” Dr. Sonwat: “We should call it Ernest.” Sholmes: “Do you mean that in earnest?” Dr. Sonwat: “Maybe. So, where and what is that mansion on a hill exactly?” Sholmes: “South Cothelstone Hall? Not too far from here, actually.” Dr. Sonwat: “And what will we find there?” Sholmes: “This is what I will soon find out!” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: Spoiler The game commences for the usual fees plus expenses - Dire Straits "Private Investigations" (1982) The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 (you are here) Chapter 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs Posted March 11, 2023 Ah, another doctor lives nearby! Good stuff. Glad to see the Marquis is still flush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted March 11, 2023 A goat! That must have been a lucrative case! Really cute little mansion on a hill. And you got me with the dog too, I hadn't noticed it... I guess I'm just a dumb Dr. Sonwat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted March 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: I love the reference to Speedy's. London AFOLs used to meet in a pub behind the real version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Jeff of Clubs said: Ah, another doctor lives nearby! Good stuff. Glad to see the Marquis is still flush. Well, in this storyline, if they are not Lords they have to be doctors at least. 42 minutes ago, Kai NRG said: A goat! That must have been a lucrative case! Really cute little mansion on a hill. And you got me with the dog too, I hadn't noticed it... I guess I'm just a dumb Dr. Sonwat. The goat has been safely stored away now I have test readers for the story. And it tends to work out that people don't see the dog. The more difficult question is: what is the first name of Dr. Sonwat? 9 minutes ago, Ross Fisher said: I love the reference to Speedy's. London AFOLs used to meet in a pub behind the real version. That's a nice detail So, I assume you went there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted March 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Dr. Sonwat: “It’s a new gwuinee.” Sholmes: “Ah, so it is worth 13 ½ pnence.” Dr. Sonwat: “Precisely. And I’ve got lots of pnence at home that were sawn in two…” Mwahahahahaha. Clever street and nice micro house on the hill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Professor Thaum said: Mwahahahahaha. Clever street and nice micro house on the hill Thanks. You asked for it! Why does nobody comment on Cliff Richard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Why does nobody comment on Cliff Richard? The others are too young to know about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: The others are too young to know about him Right. But this way they are missing a classic joke 3 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: I saw the dog! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Sholmes: “Let’s toss a coin.” Last time I played this with @Professor Thaum. "I win at heads, you lose at tails." When he noticed that I had cheated, I had to leave the room quickly. Great story, I like Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat! The part of the city looks great! Beautiful buildings and a 9 ¾ street sign is available. Edited March 11, 2023 by NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, NOD said: Last time I played this with @Professor Thaum. "I win at heads, you lose at tails." When he noticed that I had cheated, I had to leave the room quickly. Great story, I like Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat! The part of the city looks great! Beautiful buildings and a 9 ¾ street sign is available. We used to have some Harry Potter sets. But they are extremely unpopular with us nowadays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted March 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: The more difficult question is: what is the first name of Dr. Sonwat? Have you been leaving clues? I just went over the whole story and I still don't know Hans J. Sonwat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Kai NRG said: Have you been leaving clues? I just went over the whole story and I still don't know I ask myself the same every time i spot a dog or a squirrel Maybe the director of the local zoo is the criminal in this case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Kai NRG said: Have you been leaving clues? I just went over the whole story and I still don't know Hans J. Sonwat? Sorry for the confusion I caused. It is a question I have not yet answered myself. I cannot construct the first name for Dr. Sonwat in the way I "invented" the last name. "John" is just too short. "Nohj" won't do. Maybe his second name gives me a chance: Hamish. Hisham? Dr. Hisham J. Sonwat? 15 minutes ago, Yperio_Bricks said: I ask myself the same every time i spot a dog or a squirrel Maybe the director of the local zoo is the criminal in this case Squirrels are not an essential part of the storyline. They appear simply because I think they are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs Posted March 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: I cannot construct the first name for Dr. Sonwat in the way I "invented" the last name. "John" is just too short. "Nohj" won't do. Maybe his second name gives me a chance: Hamish. Hisham? Dr. Hisham J. Sonwat? Hans J. Sonwat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Jeff of Clubs said: Hans J. Sonwat? You are siding with Kai. But Hans is just the German version of the name. Johannes = John. Short form of Johannes in German = Hans. I need to stick to how the names are created in this storyline. Sonwat sounds somehow Asian. Hisham is a perfect match in this sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 7:27 AM, Captain Braunsfeld said: I assume you went there too. Speedys was always closed when I went to the pub. It's looking a bit scraggly now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 10:20 PM, Captain Braunsfeld said: We should call it Ernest.” Sholmes: “Do you mean that in earnest?” This is so wrong , lol It’s tragic I had to miss some of the references, like ‘speedy’s’, luckily there are always the comments. Always enjoy your stuff. Do you write the stories in advance or do you go about along the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 13, 2023 19 minutes ago, Fraunces said: This is so wrong , lol It’s tragic I had to miss some of the references, like ‘speedy’s’, luckily there are always the comments. Always enjoy your stuff. Do you write the stories in advance or do you go about along the way? Speedys is from the BBC series Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The whole building is a reference to that series. The plot of the storyline was developed before the first episode started. Meanwhile "principal photography" is also completed and the next chapters are basically written. Might change a sentence or so. With earlier storylines I was more adventurous, but for a detective story you have to know what comes next And there is always Oscar Wilde: the importance of being Ernest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted March 15, 2023 I knew I liked that dog! Also, glad to see the Marquis making his appearance! As others have mentioned, that 9 3/4 sign is fantastic, and the goat and new gwuinee (as someone who had to arrange those in a pile of gold in close quarters I can affirm that when those land (quite often ) on their edges it is indeed one of 'those days' ) are hilarious! Can't wait to see where this story's going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Garmadon said: I knew I liked that dog! Also, glad to see the Marquis making his appearance! As others have mentioned, that 9 3/4 sign is fantastic, and the goat and new gwuinee (as someone who had to arrange those in a pile of gold in close quarters I can affirm that when those land (quite often ) on their edges it is indeed one of 'those days' ) are hilarious! Can't wait to see where this story's going! The 9 3/4 sign is from the 2001 Hogwarts Express, https://brickset.com/sets/4708-1/Hogwarts-Express And the Marquis is as eloquent as ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
