I just read a post by Purepinay about her camping experience in Cebu and it got my memories running wild so I thought I’d write some of it down.
Some of my favorite camping experiences were when my friends and I would go canoeing/camping in the Delaware River New Jersey/ Pennsylvania.
Back in the 80’s things were quite different in that part of the states.
We would get together sometimes more than 10 of us and pack lots of food, beer, alcohol and all of out camping essentials.
Back then we needed everything such as tools, lanterns, lots of food first aid kits, etc. because there were not many places to get food or drink after we shoved off in our canoes.
We would drive a few hours to Port Jervis, New Jersey and rent at least six canoes. We would load them up with all our stuff. One of the canoes would carry a keg of beer. The one in the middle.
We would shove off as soon as we got the in the morning and we would tie all the canoes side by side with bungee cords before we left. We would go on 3 day 2 night trips. The Delaware river was a bit rough depending on recent rain and weather. There are many big rocks and fast currents/rapids at times.
Since the canoes were tide up side by side most of the times we were able to just sit back and let the current take us where it wanted. The canoes would hit part of the shore and rocks but since 6 were tied together they would dislodge and continue on down the river. Wewould party, eat and fish and basically pick on each other the while time. We would sometimes catch some bass and trout. Fresh fish wow!
These were the greatest of times we had. Back in those days there weren’t many people that canoe as there are now so it was very comfortable and felt very free. After canoing for a few hours we would look for a suitable place to camp. We would then pull over and set up tents, look for firewood and get all situated before we started cooking and partying even harder until the wee hours of the night.
Nowadays you cannot have liquor, you cannot join canoes with bungees, you have to camp in designated areas, you can’t make noise and on and on. We still get together and talk about those times coz we felt very free back then and we always had a great time. We’re all in our 60’s now and still get together like we used to but not as extreme. Many of us are still alive. Heehhe.
On the third day we would stop at a designated area and the canoe renters would drive us back to our cars so we can get home.
There’s nothing better for me while camping than making the morning coffee and bacon, potatoes, egss, etc. We ate well and parties well too. Hahahaha
Some pics of me and some of my friends from 1970’s and now. Funny how time flies.
Xmas party!
Snowskiing Hunter Mountain NY
Xmas party
Skiing again
Camping/swimming
I refused to cut it. Hehe
When Steve flipped his car.
We lost John 2 years ago. Sad
Two years ago.
2 years ago.
What great memories. Thanks 
I can’t wait!
I hope you enjoyed. I did.
Life is good.