WESTPORT Canoe Trip 2001
August 3rd, 4th 5th 2001
Well the annual event is here again and I’m happy to say last year we had a group of 34. And can you believe everyone that said they wanted to go showed up? Yes I was amazed!! Well Doug and Tony did a pretty good job keeping things going last year. If you were at the trip you know about the "freshly brewed coffee" and "what is an egg hole". Everyone seemed to be pretty happy with the new campgrounds on the river this year. Riverview Campgrounds where very nice to us considering Pat and K-Dog got almost thrown out of the White Campgrounds. So this year I reserved everything and put a deposit of $100 bucks down to secure our 2 camp spots on the river. However this year we need to up the group a little and get it up to 50 people or we will loose one of the camp sites. I think everything we did went great the extra money that I ended up with I put toward food and firewood for the group. However, everyone did a good job of bringing there own food. This year Doug and I will take care of breakfast and bring the coffee, egg holes, bacon, juice and a few other things.
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.
New for this year:
 | Well after all these years I realized this weekend goes so fast that I'm going up there one day early to try to enjoy it a little longer. For those of you that would like to come up one day early it's $9 per night for Camping. |
| If you thought the trip was short last year let me know and they offer a 29 mile trip instead of 16 mile trip. TUBER are dropped at the 16 mile drop (NO 29 mile drop for tubers). $4 per person extra for the longer one. |
| Bring something for the Saturday surprise NIGHT read below |
| Number of years we have been doing it as the WESTPORT Canoe trip 4 years. |
| All pets must be on a leash. |
| CANOE or TUBE: This year you will have the option to tube or canoe down the river. Well I after last year I'm officially a tuber and not messing around with the canoes. And like last year if you don't tell me if you are TUBING or Canoeing I will put you on the |
| SEND ME YOUR EMAIL address to WESTPORT.canoe.party@tridelec.com so I can email this flier to you when I get it done every year. |
PRICES
| The price for this year is $35 per person or the usual NOTE: A couple is
defined as a female and male. So Coscia and his butt brother can't get the
discount this year.
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The group decided that they didn't care for the food so everyone is responsible for FEEDING themselves. Some breakfast things listed below will be there. NO DINNER & NO LUNCH will be provided. The quote was "Rather cook my own". |
What does this money cover?
- Camping for Friday night and Saturday night.
- Canoeing or Tubing on Saturday (16 MILES). (3 hours) Note: Unless you go with the option.
- 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.
- Unlimited supply of the Famous EGG hole.
- Unlimited supply of freshly brewed coffee.
Famous EGG hole
"Every try and Egg Hole"
| 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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| Who ever doesn't give me the money for the trip before the above DUE date (4th of July 2001) will pay a $ late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD. |
Send Money to:
Anthony C. Portelli
11497 Dunlavy Lane
Whitmore Lake MI 48189Karen cell phone 810.634.4783 if you have questions.
2. Pack a lunch for Saturday during the canoeing. (Subs, chips, chicken or etc).
3. BRING WATER TIGHT camping bags so your lunch doesn't get WET. (REI sells these)
4. Bring EXTRA money for beer or whatever you enjoy to DRINK.
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You WILL RUN OUT |
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Example of consumption: |
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Case Friday night. |
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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 |
5. Since this is WESTPORT trip now bring something to share with EVERYONE for Saturday night campfire.
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Suggested items. |
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Lemon drops |
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1/5 of Pucker |
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Jello shots. |
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Moonshine? |
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Do the Jenni Fahitas? |
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John's Pizza bread snacks! |
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Taco DIP. |
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Potato Salad |
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Beans (This is "Bean's favorite dish") |
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ANY Deserts (pies, cookies whatever) |
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Brownies.. |
6. Extra bungie cords or ROPE for the canoe to tie shit DOWN or tie canoes together, when you DUMP or get DUMPED.
7. Coolers for the canoe (like Jenni’s old RED WESPORT property now)
8. ZIP lock bags because SMOKES GET WET!
9. The Riverview Canoe rental supplies cushions but if you have canoe cushions bring them. (REI sells these also)
10. If you are picky about your water bring your OWN because they ONLY have WELL water.
11. If you like smores or marshmallows (ask Jenni Lazorishchak about Marshmallows) or anything like that.
12. Hopefully we will have enough wood but bring a few bucks to chip in for a TRUCK load of fire wood for the weekend.
13. "Don’t forget the Herbal Refreshments" as Assman would say.
14. As always you should consider a BACKUP for everything. (Smokes, beer, lighters, CLOTHES,etc)
15. Showers: Are $0.25 per 5 minutes so bring the supplies for it.
16. ALWAYS bring EXTRA TOWELS you'll need them.
17. Water GUNS to soak people on the River.
18. Chairs for the fire pit.
19. Football, hacky sack, etc..
Who is going this year. If they paid it will say it next to there names.
People who have paid so far.
Totals:
13 Tubers
18 Long Canoe trip people
16 Short Canoe trip people (Plus 1 child)
1 Kayak Long trip person.
People who have !
| There is a total of 34 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 per person late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD |
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! |
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Campground Rules |
Damages
Lost or broken paddle $20.00
Lost or torn cushion $20.00
Lost or torn life jacket $20.00MORE Campground Information can be found at http://www.riverviewcampground.com/
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. And everyone will just laugh at you anyway. |
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. |
| Campground Info: Riverview Liveryl (989.654.2447) Ask for Ann. |
| http://www.riverviewcampground.com/ |
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 and tripping!
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 2000.
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 1998
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 1994
