..and after...
While there, I ran into Eli Mack, from Eugene, who is one of the progenitors of river surfing (http://www.eugeneweekly.com/2004/07/22/coverstory.html)
and we discussed the sad news of the ditch's demise.

A hunt for another wave ensued, and although I can't mention where, another wave was surfed nearby...Looks like ditch season in still ON!
Eli, on yet another ditch wave...