Canoe Trip 1999
August 27th, 28th, 29th, 1999
Well the annual event is here again and I’m happy to say last year we had a group of 22 of us plus the regular Cadillac people. For all you folks that would like the details about the river that we will be canoeing on it is called the "Rifle River" in Standish MI. This trip is put on by Cadillac Group at General Motors, which means a bunch of my Dad’s buddies. They have been doing this trip on the same river for over 31 years. I tried to con Tractor Bob to come along with the gang but no go. For those of you that would like to go read the flyer and contact Karen below.
New for this year:
This year you will have the option to tube or canoe down the river. Doug wants to tube down the river and I figure after all these years I would give it a shot since all I end up doing is floating down the river anyways. So you will have the option to tube or canoe down the river. However if you TUBE down the river you will be dropped off at a different location and will never see any of the Canoer's. Which is why I'm not tubing this year.
PRICES
For those of you that have heard a couple different prices here is the break down and the FINAL story on the price for this year. Tony has pre-paid the GROUP already so just give TONY or Karen the money for your remaining balance. Money is due by July 18th, 1999. I had to track people down for months after the trip to get this money. Please contact Karen at 810.634.4783 to get her your money.
 | There is a total of 26 people going this year from our group. Who ever doesn't give me the money for the trip before we get to the campgrounds will pay a $5 late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD |
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The price for this year is
| $69 per couple (but of course) or $35 per person |
What does this money cover?
- Canoeing on Saturday (17 MILES).
- All you can eat Breakfast on Saturday Morning.
| Breakfast includes: |
 | Hash Brown |
| Sausage and Bacon |
| Eggs (cooked any style) |
| Orange Juice |
| Coffee |
| Toast |
| And a few other things I’m forgetting |
- All you can eat Dinner on Saturday night. (After canoeing)
 | Dinner includes: |
| Hamburgers |
| Hot Dogs |
| Corn on the cob |
| And everyone dish they bring to pass. |
- All you can eat Breakfast on Sunday Morning. (This is the same breakfast as Saturday Morning).
What do you need to BRING?
Pack a lunch for Saturday during the canoeing. (Subs, chips, chicken or etc).
The Cadillac people all chip in for the Saturday Night dinner. By bringing a dish to pass. So please try to help a brother out and bring a DISH to PASS.
| Suggested items. |
| The famous Taco Dip. |
| Potato Salad |
| Beans (This is "Bean's favorite dish") |
| ANY Deserts (pies, cookies whatever) |
| Or anything I left out you think people would like to eat for dinner. |
4. Bring EXTRA money for beer or whatever you enjoy to DRINK.
| (YOU WILL RUN OUT) |
| Example of consumption: |
| Case Friday night. |
| 2 Cases for the canoe ride (You don't want to RUN OUT on the RIVER) |
| 1 Case for Saturday night. |
- Extra bungie cords or ROPE for the canoe to tie shit DOWN or tie canoes together, when you DUMP or get DUMPED.
- Coolers for the canoe (like Jenni’s old RED)
- ZIP lock bags because SMOKES GET WET!
- The White's Canoe rental supplies cushions but if you have canoe cushions bring them.
- If you are picky about your water bring your OWN because they ONLY have WELL water.
- If you like smores or marshmallows (ask Jenni Lazorishchak about Marshmellows) or anything like that.
- Hopefully we will have enough wood but bring a few bucks to chip in for a TRUCK load of fire wood for the weekend.
- Don’t forget the Herbal Refreshments.
- As always you should consider a BACKUP for everything. (Smokes, beer, CLOTHES,etc)
- Water GUNS to soak people on the River.
Uncle Frank.... Note: Canoe in the AIR!
For those of you that will be canoeing this is the LUNCH BREAK.
If you don't stop here you !
Who is going this year and who has PAID:
| Tony & Karen (PAID) |
| Brad & Jenny (PAID) |
| Nick & Julie (PAID) |
| Homey (Tom) |
| John & Sharon (PAID) |
| K-Dog (PAID) |
| Leanne (PAID) |
| Russel & Jenny |
| Melissa (2 people) (PAID) |
| Heidi & Rich (PAID) |
| Pat (PAID) |
| Beans (PAID) |
| Robo (PAID) |
| Dave (Ass Man) |
| Jim Dell'Orco (4 people) (PAID) |
| Frank Laz and Friend (PAID) |
| Kevin and Jenni (PAID) |
| There is a total of 29 people going this year from our group. Who ever doesn't give me the money for the trip before we get to the campgrounds will pay a $5 late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD |
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End of the RIVER!
Campground Information
| The campgrounds have showers but cost a $1 or something like that. (or jump in the LAKE) |
| The campgrounds have Electric and WATER (well water). |
| There is a Store at the Campground that sells BEER and ICE and few other things. |
| Tents and RV’s are WELCOME. |
| NOTE: CELL PHONES DO NOT WORK at the campgrounds! |
What time should I get there?
| Most of us are taking Friday off of work and plan on getting up there around 2:00 pm. I would suggest getting UP THERE BEFORE it gets dark because it’s a PAIN in the ass to setup a tent in the DARK. |
Note: Takes about 3 hours from Metro Detroit.
Directions from WESTPORT
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| When you get there ask at the front where the Cadillac group is camping. |
| NOTE: We are staying at a NEW place this year called White's Canoe Liveryl (517.654.2654). |
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email
me at WESTPORT.canoe.party@tridelec.com
or call the cell at 586.634.4782.
Note: This flier will be posted off my web site at WESTPORT Activities or http://www.tridelec.com/tony/WESTPORT/
See you all at the fire PIT with K-Dog howling!
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 1998
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 1994
