WESTPORT Canoe Trip 2000
August 18th, 19th 20th 2000
Well the annual event is here again and I’m happy to say last year we had a group of 24 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 Sterling MI. The trip is usually 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 32 years. However, we started to start the WESTPORT Canoe Trip this year for a number of reasons and we have a big enough group to do it now.
New for this year:
 | Official name change to WESTPORT Canoe Trip. |
| Bring something for the Saturday suprise read below |
| Number of years we have been doing it as the WESTPORT Canoe trip 3 years. |
| New Campgrounds Riverview |
| NO Cadillac People. |
| All pets must be on a leash. |
| CANOE or TUBE: 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 anyway. So you will have the option to tube or canoe down the river. If you Tube you can get another tube for your COOLER or attach yourself to a CANOE. |
PRICES
| The prices listed in this web page are FINAL. You DO NOT have a canoe or tube until I have cash in my hand. I can tell you the lists of people that say there going and at the last minute something comes up? Everyone has these things however the campground doesn't give me a refund so I can't give you a refund. I can't tell you all the money I lost because of this. The entire amount is DUE up front no partial payment or I'll pay you when I get my check stuff. I have chased people down year after year to get $20 bucks? Lets just make this fun and simple send me the FULL amount to: |
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| 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 AUGUST 5th 2000 will pay a $5 late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD |
Anthony C. Portelli
11497 Dunlavy Lane
Whitmore Lake MI 48189
Karen cell phone 810.634.4783 if you have questions.
| The group decided that they didn't care for the food so everyone is responsible for FEEDING themselves. NO breakfast or dinner or lunch will be provided. The quote was "Rather cook my own". |
| NOTE: Camping was NOT included in the price last year and this year it is $8 a night which has been added in the total. Last year it was $45 which was $35 for canoe and food plus $10 bucks for camping for the weekend. |
| The price for this year is $35 per person or the usual |
What does this money cover?
- Camping for Friday night and Saturday night.
- Canoeing or Tubing on Saturday (16 MILES). (3 hours)
- If you are tubing and want a tube for your beer it is $6 bucks EXTRA.
- Community Grill, charcoal, ketchup, and mustard will be provided. This is just so everyone doesn't have to bring there own charcoal and grills.
- Firewood for the weekend.
What do you need to BRING?
Pack a lunch for Saturday during the canoeing. (Subs, chips, chicken or etc).
BRING WATER TIGHT camping bags so your lunch doesn't get WET.
 | (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) |
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1 Case for Saturday night. |
Since this is WESTPORT trip now bring something to share with EVERYONE for Saturday night campfire.
 | Suggested items. |
| Lemon drops |
| 1/5 of Pucker |
| Jello shots. |
| Moonshine? |
| Do the Jenni Fahitas? |
| John's Pizza bread snacks! |
| Taco DIP. |
| Potato Salad |
| Beans (This is "Bean's favorite dish") |
| ANY Deserts (pies, cookies whatever) |
| Brownies.. |
- 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 Riverview 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 Dave would say.
- As always you should consider a BACKUP for everything. (Smokes, beer, lighters, CLOTHES,etc)
- Showers: Are $0.25 per 5 minutes so bring the supplies for it.
- ALWAYS bring EXTRA TOWELS you'll need them.
- Water GUNS to soak people on the River.
- Chairs for the fire pit.
Uncle Frank.... Note: Canoe in the AIR!
Who is going this year and who has PAID:
| There is a total of 33 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 |
End of the RIVER!
Campground Information
| The campgrounds have showers but cost a $0.25 for 5 minutes. (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. |
| Laundry room |
| Game room |
| Natural trails |
| Mile of river frontage |
| 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 WESTPORT group is camping. |
| NOTE: We are staying at a NEW place this year called Riverview Liveryl (517.654.2447). |
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
