A More Sedate Memorial Day

Above, the gathering at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in Sylmar. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This year, I made no plans on how I would be spending this year's Memorial Day.

Last year, Platrix Chapter No. 2 of E Clampus Vitus took care of that as the chapter took part in Memorial Day celebrations at the Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar by dedicating a monument there. The event was well attended and following the ceremonies, the chapter members migrated to the clubhouse at El Cariso Golf Course for adult beverages and munchies.

Pioneer Memorial Cemetery was made "famous" as the location where Bela Lugosi's scenes were filmed in 1956 for what became Plan Nine From Outer Space by Ed Wood.

Above, Dave Nicholson and Armand at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery.

I will probably be moving a few things out of the overhead cabinets in The Beast and putting them into the newly-discovered storage space under one of the dinette seats. Other than that, I will be barbecuing a steak for dinner. This will be a more sedate Memorial Day compared to last year's.

Above, XSNGH Glenn Thornhill and Armand at the El Cariso Golf Course clubhouse. 

What else today has in store for me is anyone's guess.

Above, the newly-discovered storage space in The Beast. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day!

Clampers Invade Sylmar On Memorial Day

Above, the Clamper monument. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Memorial Day was spent dedicating a monument at the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in Sylmar, California with Platrix Chapter No. 2 of E Clampus Vitus and many other people.

The dedication was part of a program put on by the San Fernando Valley Historical Society, who oversees the upkeep of the cemetery.

The event was attended by about 30 Clampers, elected officials, other dignitaries and citizens.

It was an enjoyable event (although the bagpiper's performance of "Amazing Grace" left much to be desired). Poor guy.

Following the event, the Clampers migrated to the clubhouse of El Cariso Golf Course for refreshments.

Here are some photos of the event:

Above, the main entrance to the cemetery. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, one of the few remaining headstones. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, yours truly in full Clamper regalia. Photo by Dave Nicholson.

Above, Dave Nicholson and Armand.

Above, Platrix Noble Grand Humbug Denny “Too Tall” Thompson.

Above, the monument is unveiled. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Platrix Historian Glenn Thornhill tells of the history of E Clampus Vitus. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, some of the attendees. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Glenn Thornhill and Armand at the El Cariso Golf Course bar.

Above, a toast to Clampers who have gone to the Golden Hills. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the event patch. Photo by Armand Vaquer.