@@nickturner4150 yes. It is Sherlock Holmes' 166th birthday. Sherlockian societies always celebrate this. Once the Sherlock Holmes Society of Los Angeles (the Non-Cononacal Calabashes) had a horse in a race in Santa Clarita. He came in third, I believe. It was a fun day.
Great story, thanks for making this one, and all the others, available to us. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few I didn't know. (Playing with Fire,The Nightmare Room and Lord of Chateau Noir) A pity no one writes like A.Conan Doyle anymore. He was a great story teller and writer. All the best from Holland....!
Until hearing this tale, I liked Orchid's although never able to grow them, don't think I'll ever try now, beauty with death !!!, not a story I've heard before so real treat to hear your narration, Thank You
What a nice surprise. Thank you so much for the upload. Edit:-My apologies. I didn’t realise it was your own narration until I read the description. Kudos and many thanks for your work.
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio *Thanx Greg... Our parents gave us the same name but yours also gave you the genes for developing and perfecting elocution talents... whereby the slight of my envy is overcome by overwhelming admiration and appreciation of your skills.* gw
In 1951, John Wyndham wrote a science fiction story called "The Day of theTriffids", from which the 1962 film was based on starring Howard Keel. A Triffid, with it's tentacles and orchid-like flower on top, was a plant that consumed human blood (like in the Wells story) but it could uproot itself and walk about. The film incorporates the use of a greenhouse, but that could be a coincidence, I'm sure. Could it be that this H.G. Wells story was the inspiration for "The Day of the Triffids"? I wonder!
Two of my favorite things here: orchids and and paranormal/science fiction stories. And according to the comments, this was posted on famous sleuth Holmes' birthday? All the better.
A thousand thanks for this excellent reading! I love these short stories that Wells wrote so well - any chance of 'The Purple Pileus' at some future point?
Greg, I love your narration and I listen to these every night when I go to bed. I can no longer listen to anyone else read these stories so I was wondering if you will be completing the rest of the Case Book? I really hope so 😊
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your narrations they're perfect
Thanks Nicknmm09
My children and I loved this story. Thankyou
I love your voice and delivery style, and aspire to it. Thanks for all you do, mate!
Cheers Dane. Kind of you!
Be careful what you wish for ;-)
Looking forward to this tonight. Happy Sherlocks birthday, everyone!
Is it Holmeses(!?) birthday anniversary today? If yes, cool. Makes us fellow ♑s
@@nickturner4150 yes. It is Sherlock Holmes' 166th birthday. Sherlockian societies always celebrate this. Once the Sherlock Holmes Society of Los Angeles (the Non-Cononacal Calabashes) had a horse in a race in Santa Clarita. He came in third, I believe. It was a fun day.
A real treat to hear a good tale well read!
Thanks Demeter
As a grower of greenhouse tender plants, I really enjoyed this little story. Perfect narration as always.
Glad it doesn’t put you off entering your greenhouse - just in case something odd is going on.
Thank you once more Greg Wagland. The way you read plus the magic of Conan Doyle make up a great experience. Reading is definitely an art.
Great story, thanks for making this one, and all the others, available to us. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few I didn't know. (Playing with Fire,The Nightmare Room and Lord of Chateau Noir) A pity no one writes like A.Conan Doyle anymore. He was a great story teller and writer. All the best from Holland....!
3am and here I sit, glued to the awesome offerings.
Cheers! =o)
3am - blimey!
Cheers Trina.
You see, not everyone uses my vids as a sleep aid.
Most - but not ALL!
;-)
Listening while the morning shave. Starting the new year off right. Thank you Greg
Morning shave, eh? I like a bit of radio in the bathroom!
Too much detail?
I’m shaving my legs! Ooooh la la!
One of my favorites! Thank you.
Good!
Cheers! I'm just re listening to the Musgrave Ritual and then I'll be straight onto this!
Thanks Sunstone. Hope business good!
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Thank you! Same to you!
Until hearing this tale, I liked Orchid's although never able to grow them, don't think I'll ever try now, beauty with death !!!, not a story I've heard before so real treat to hear your narration, Thank You
I’m shocked to be on the same planet as you - thank you for all you do!!!
Likewise! Cheers Hope.
It’s a treat listening to your narration! Thank you so much for your hard work! You make the stories come alive!
This is one of my fav stories. Perfect rendition.👏
What a nice surprise. Thank you so much for the upload.
Edit:-My apologies. I didn’t realise it was your own narration until I read the description. Kudos and many thanks for your work.
Check out Greg's Holmes stories. You'll change your playlist.
@@karenwaters1926 thanks will do.
💐💐💐an enjoyable story & TY for your reading...you brought it to life
Wells is so masterful and funny at the same time. Lovely reading!
Excellent! I loved it! Thank you so much for this and Happy New Year to you!
Cheers Jeaninne. Glad you liked - watch out for those houseplants.
Listening to this while taking care of my beautiful blooming orchids:). Adore this reading, the intonation, pronunciation, cadence!
Thanks Amie for your comment. Our orchids are just bare sticks at the moment. Maybe they've slipped away.
What a lovely surprise. Well done sir, thank you.
Thanks Charles.
I loved the understated humour. Thanks, Greg. 🤓💓
Glad you enjoyed it, mm56!
OMGoodness. Thrilled by the adventure of nearly becoming plant food.
Excellent reading. Thank you.
I have a room full of magnificent orchids. I talk to all of them and love them lol
They rely on me for survival and I enjoy that
Sherlock Has Left The Building!!
Thanks, Greg!
Looking forward to bathtime tonight!
Hope you enjoyed, Ann.
Cheers!
Just found you...loved this!❤️
*No doubt this could have been the origin story of the Little Shop of Horrors movie. "Feed me Seymour... Feed Me!"*
Great minds think alike!!!
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio *Thanx Greg... Our parents gave us the same name but yours also gave you the genes for developing and perfecting elocution talents... whereby the slight of my envy is overcome by overwhelming admiration and appreciation of your skills.* gw
Thank you, Greg.
Ta, Mark!
Wonderful!
Oh. My. Word. Was not expecting that.
Could u comment on your settings n equipment to do this recordings please? Since it sounds so professional...
Thank you!
Love this story
In 1951, John Wyndham wrote a science fiction story called "The Day of theTriffids", from which the 1962 film was based on starring Howard Keel. A Triffid, with it's tentacles and orchid-like flower on top, was a plant that consumed human blood (like in the Wells story) but it could uproot itself and walk about. The film incorporates the use of a greenhouse, but that could be a coincidence, I'm sure. Could it be that this H.G. Wells story was the inspiration for "The Day of the Triffids"? I wonder!
Two of my favorite things here: orchids and and paranormal/science fiction stories. And according to the comments, this was posted on famous sleuth Holmes' birthday? All the better.
Great reading. It feels like it ends rather abruptly. Have I missed something?
Have the new paperclips arrived, Enid? Yes, they're over there, Mr. Mellish.
Feed me, Seymour!
Nicely done
The intonation of "leech-es" is delicious.
Really - I must have a listen!
A thousand thanks for this excellent reading! I love these short stories that Wells wrote so well - any chance of 'The Purple Pileus' at some future point?
Who knows? Do you know Tono-Bungay?
Well read! You captured the humor, whimsicality and gruesomeness.
Triple whammy!
Is that how you spell whammy (as in coolwhip?)?
WD as always Greg! Is your recording of Tono Bungay available?
Yes. Certainly on audible and maybe other places. Spotify maybe?
Greg, I love your narration and I listen to these every night when I go to bed. I can no longer listen to anyone else read these stories so I was wondering if you will be completing the rest of the Case Book? I really hope so 😊
Thanks for listening, starwyn! Casebook - in due course!!!!
Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio 🙏👏👏☺️
Nice, sir
😳😮
Wow captain kirk bridges,weeee,ninety nien red balloons,@pauper boy
Wow Where everybody lives on Chloinique and Quinine how prophetic.
I know it's for malaria.
Perfect reading 🙏🙏🙏