Don Izban Visits Cincinnati!!
Cincinnati's local scion, The Tankerville Club, invited Chicago's eminent Sherlockian, Don Izban, to be its featured speaker at the regular meeting on October 21, 2000. We were priviliged to play host to Don during his visit. He arrived a couple of days early in order to avail himself of the many wonders Cincinnati has to offer! Here is a brief summary of Don's activities while visiting what is lovingly called "The Queen City" (it is also called Porkopolis - hence all the pigs - and Rag Town).
If Carolyn is waiting for Don Izban at the Greater Cincinnati Airport, why does she have a sign saying "Ted Williams?" It is a long story.
Here he comes!
Here's Don's hotel where he is greeted by one of Cincinnati's many pigs.
You see, during Don's visit, Cincinnati was deeply involved in its Big Pig Gig!
Don poses in the lobby of the Cincinnatian Hotel outside of the famous Palace Restaurant with Elvis Pigley!
Don watches his golf ball soar to the green at Cincinnati's California golf course. Why would Cincinnati have a golf course named "California?"
We enjoyed dinner across the Ohio River at Covington Kentucky's famous Dee Felice's restaurant.
It just happened that the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra was playing that evening.
Don can never resist dancing when he hears symphonic music.
Here's Cincinnati's scion, The Tankerville Club, awaiting Don's presentation.
Don (L) being introduced by The Tankerville Club's leader, Paul Herbert, BSI.
Don prepares to present his famous "Sherlock Holmes Visits a Cemetery" talk.
Don explains his post presentation "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" game to the Tankervillians.
The top prize of a genuine "mint error" Sherlockian mouse pad is awarded to Barbara Herbert.
After a wonderful and informative weekend, Carolyn bids Don good-bye at the airport for his trip back to Chicago.