Eddie Aikau Invitational - 12.8.09

Yesterday at Waimea Bay the finals were finished up.

Check out this short vid the final round and some of the most massive waves of the comp (3:47).
Or, an even shorter one sporting some wipe outs and rackdiculous waves, here (1:47).

Mohican has passed. Columbus takes 1st place in the East. Rafting WV = 2 weeks!

Camped at River Run Campgrounds from Thursday to Sunday at Mohican. Was the best camping trip I've ever been on and definately the highlight of my summer so far! Friday we went on a long canoe trip where we tipped and sunk each other's canoes, and pushed each other around as we made our way down the river. Saturday night saw us take on mini golf and some go-karting, a Cody appearance was rumored.. so beer pong preparations were made. However, the reigning Pong Champ and his lady friend never made it out. So instead the night was spent drinking Landsharks around the campfire. Stars out everynight.

Crew defeat TFC on a Jason Garey goal in the 92nd minute
Another awesome happening this wknd was potentially the most exciting finish to a Crew game in over two years. Jason Garey headed home the GWG in the 92nd minute off of a beautiful cross from Hejduk. Spot on. Garey scored his 4th of the year just a minute before stoppage time ran out. What a thrilling way to 1) defeat the TFC scum, 2) take 1st Place in the East around the same time we did last year, and 3) break the MLS record for the All-Time Home Unbeaten-Streak. (Highlights below)
6:25 - Steven Lenhart's great effort sneaks the ball in to make it 2 all.

7:59 - run of play that leads to Garey's 92nd minute GWG

At the moment I'm watching DC United vs CD Angel Firpo in the early stages of the CONCACAF Champions League. 1-1 at half.

Lehnart's the man, Crew sail to a 3-1 win over Salt Lake

I have been saying since like Week 4 that we need to start Steven Lenhart. I liked his play last year, always a force on the pitch. The guy is a riot. I had the chance to talk with him a few weeks back after a match and non stop laughter ensued. The fact that both Lenhart and Jason Garey stared together up top? Looks like we might be on to something. And only a few days after Archer basically rants that Garey is worthless. Maybe his next genius piece should detail how we have no chance of a playoff run or second MLS Cup appearance :)

I, for one, am ecstatic that they did so well. I can't stress enough how much I like Lenhart in the lineup and appears him and Garey could be a dynamic duo of sorts for the future. No one wants to see Ale get the bench, but this is what we need. I haven't read the Beckham Experiment, but I've seen the Lenhart-Garey Experiment first hand, and I'd like to see it continue against TFC.