WESTPORT Canoe Trip 2002
June 21st, 22nd, & 23rd 2002
Well the annual event is here again and I’m happy to say last year we had a group of 44. Last year we had about 5 no shows but for the most part everyone showed and had a good time. Well Dougie Dog didn't show up last year because of some family issues but Jeremy, K-Dog, Tony and a few others stepped up and took care of the cooking. The kitchen was kicking last year thanks to Jeremy, Nick and Tony. I had some minor difficulties with the freshly brewed coffee but think we got the bugs worked out for next year. There was plenty of breakfast for those that did eat for all. Totals food consumed 15 pounds of bacon, 10 dozen eggs, and 10 pounds of potatoes. And can you believe K-Dog didn't get kicked out? There was about 10 or so people that showed up for the Thursday option night which we all strongly recommend to everyone made the weekend that much better. The campgrounds are reserved next year for June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd weekend. The trip was moved up this year because Karen and I are getting married next August so we had a lot of things going in July and August. So hopefully this doesn't effect everyone's schedules too bad and hopefully it will still be hot enough for all of us too. So we have 2 water sites reserved next year hopefully we can get the number of the group up just about 10 or so people so I don't have to hassle with the front. I guess they change it to we need 60 people for both spots but I'm not exactly sure of that so we can just find a few more people. Actually it was so hot we didn't need as much firewood as we ended up with which help the food bill. And we didnt' run out of propane last year actually didn't run out of many things. On a side note I just wanted to thank the few people that help me find Karen on Saturday night. Incase anyone wants to know what REALLY happened we stopped at a few campsites before we finally got back to the pickup spot. At one of the campsites someone told Karen it was a 2 minute walk to get back instead of just floating home she decided to walk. Well it ended up being 2 1/2 hour walk instead of 2 minutes. So everything ended up okay and just wanted to thank everyone that helped find Karen thank you again. The security guy came down at 11:30pm and said "boy you guy are getting in off the River late" Coscia and I replied no we are right on time they dropped us off late. I told him that isn't no 2-3 hour Tube trip after being on the river for 11 hours!. haha. If you have not received the WESTPORT email and you want to receive it please email me at Anthony.C.Portelli@tridelec.com
Few new options this year and some of the favorities.
 | LATE FEE Increase to $10 per PERSON! (help pay for the wood and cover food expenses). |
| Wednesday & Thursday Night option |
| 40 miles HIGH BANK Long Canoe trip option |
| Greenwood (29 miles) last years long one trip canoe |
| White Ash Canoe trip 65 miles in a canoe |
| Kayak trip (long or short) |
| Moffat (16 miles)Regular Canoe |
| Tuber (If you don't tell me what you want to do you are on the Tuber list) (16 miles or 4 mile Tube Trip) |
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:
| is a must and some of us might bring are ORV's (Quads and bikes) and go up there Wednesday this year. Email me before you decide to bring any type of ORV's up there. |
| Bring something for the Saturday surprise NIGHT read below |
| Number of years we have been doing it as the WESTPORT Canoe trip 5 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. 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 $36 per person (16 mile tube or
canoe Moffatt Price) or the usual NOTE: A couple is
defined as a female and male.
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| If you want to kayak the Greenwood (29 miles) the cost is $48 per person. |
| If you want to kayak the for Moffat (16 mile) kayak trip it is $42 per person. |
| Pretty Long Canoe Trip High Banks Option (40 miles) |
If you thought the Greenwood trip wasn't long enough canoe from the High banks. miles which they say takes 6-8 hours. Cost $41 per person.
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SUPER LONG Trip White Ash (65 miles) |
If you thought the Greenwood trip wasn't long enough canoe from the White Ash. miles which they say takes 11-12 hours. Cost $54 per person. Now that is canoeing the entire TIME not floating for 11-12 hours.
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If you want to come up Thursday night it will be an additional $9 per person for that night and it can be paid at the Riverview Campsite for the camping.
| 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 |
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| Who ever doesn't give me the money for the trip before the above DUE date ( May 1st 2002) will pay a $ late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD and addition breakfast items. |
| Once you pick what trip you are going on that is it. I spent 2 hours the day of the trip changing everyone canoe's around and trips around. Let's make this SIMPLE and FUN! |
Send Money to:
Anthony C. Portelli
11497 Dunlavy Lane
Whitmore Lake MI 48189Karen cell phone 810.634.4783 if you have questions.
| The late fee is to make people pay the fee on time so we can give the resort a proper headcount. |
| Late fee helps pay for the huge fires. |
| Some how or the other I always have to chase people down for $20 or $35 so prevents the chase. |
| Breakfast was more then expected last year so increased the late fee to cover for some of the additional costs. |
| Robo loves paying me the late fee. |
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. I ended up tipping half the group last year.
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. Or if you forget they sell them up at the store for $20 bucks.
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.
People who went last year.
Totals:
13 Tubers
18 Long Canoe trip people
16 Short Canoe trip people (Plus 1 child)
1 Kayak Long trip person.
| There is a total of 44 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 $10 per person late fee which will go toward the FIREWOOD and addition breakfast items. |
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 2001
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 2000.
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 1998
Pictures of the Canoe Trip from 1994
