Ask Eric

[Eric]

sorry no question today, haha

I think you were questioning my general superiority in all matters, but I'll let this slide. I'm busy making sloppy cats-eye makeup a thing.

[FIGJAM]

What is your favorite sandwich?

[Savannah]

Hi Eric, theoretical question here....just how many fire engines should one person own? Signed, Innocent But Curious.

One less than the number they desire, so there is always something to look forward to.

[ZigZag]

Why do they call them 'Monkey Huts'?

[Eric]

What is your favorite sandwich?

Sloppy Joesephine from Brenda's French Soul Food

Why do they call them 'Monkey Huts'?

The originator's playa name was Lovemonkey. His name stuck to the design.

[FIGJAM]

Will you tell me what's in said sandwich so I can make me one?

[illy dilly]

Eric, how long is your beard now?
Do you let it go full length or keep it trimmed?

[Eric]

Will you tell me what's in said sandwich so I can make me one?

Wish I could, because then I could make one too. It's a tofu sloppy joe, with house-made bbq sauce on a house-made bun from one of the best little restaurants in SF,

Eric, how long is your beard now?
Do you let it go full length or keep it trimmed?

About to my tits, and it gets trimmed. I'm not a hippie.

[forty_eight]

Eric, is it better to idle or turn your engine off while waiting for entry at the gate? Is it the same for Exodus?

[Thecatman]

Eric:

I don't know if you like baseball but,
do think there is a home plate umpire, in any league, major or minor, who wears glasses?

[Blue_Bike]

Eric,

What is the definition of a "Hippie" anyway. I thought they disappeared in 1968 or so. I remember some time back reading about a funeral back then held in Golden Gate Park celebrating "The Death of the Hippie".

I lived in San Francisco in the late '70s but didn't see any left there. I did see many very colorful, wild, and interesting professional type people there as well a lot of street people, but don't remember hippies). Thanks, oh wise one.

[Ratty]

Erik, Why oh why is it that right before Burning Man my boss always starts a project that involves me? Does he start them all the time and I don't notice? Or...does he save it for this time of year just to keep me hopping?

[Eric]

Eric, is it better to idle or turn your engine off while waiting for entry at the gate? Is it the same for Exodus?

Entry: idle. Exodus: turn off your engine and fool around with the copilot.

do think there is a home plate umpire, in any league, major or minor, who wears glasses?

Yes.

What is the definition of a "Hippie" anyway.

Dirty, stinky, lazy, grubbing, begging blot on the soul of any event (or street) where they think they can get hand-outs and people to take care of them. They don't believe in money (for themselves), but believe that people should "share" with them (things that the other person bought with the money they don't believe in). They talk in pretentious bullshit speak, with lots of flowery words about world peace and the coming enlightenment of man, all while reaching for your food with their dirty fingernails. At Burning Man they can be found in camps that talk about curing cancer through better alignment of your chakras, and, always, in Center Camp. At all hours. On every surface except the counter.

Please note: the term has degenerated to this through the "establishment" view of what the hippie movement was in the 60s, but it is what the term means now.

Erik, Why oh why is it that right before Burning Man my boss always starts a project that involves me?

It's a test to see if you pay attention to detail. Like the spelling of my name.

[goathead]

Dear Eric

Any suggestions, new single malts to recommend?

[Eric]

A new single malt is an oxymoron. It must be aged at least 3 years by law (but anyone who'd drink swill that young should be kicked off the planet).

Since I don't know what you've had, I don't know what's new to you. I can say that Glenfarclas has never done me wrong - get the best bottle you can afford. I've had the 10, 21, & 25 year old, all delicious, all on my "anytime" list.

[goathead]

Dear Eric

Have you had a chance to sample any of the Asian single malts?

[AntiM]

Dear Eric,

Whilst discussing major food groups, we hit a conundrum. Is bacon a fruit or a vegetable?

[Eric]

Have you had a chance to sample any of the Asian single malts?

I've had the Yamazaki 12yo, absolutely delicious. I'm totally game for sampling more - they know their stuff.

Whilst discussing major food groups, we hit a conundrum. Is bacon a fruit or a vegetable?

It's treif. Toss it in the garbage, eat something good and less hipster driven. If you want salt, I suggest real brined pickles.

[Ratty]

Eric does everyone in the BayArea go to events all year?

[Eric]

Eric does everyone in the BayArea go to events all year?

Events? Sure - I'm at parties and clubs all the time. Also movies, game nights and ... other stuff.

[mgb327]

Eric, may I help pay for that new migraine medicine for you?

[lucky420]

You’re pretty damn cool ^^^ even with that silly hat on

[tatonka]

So whats better , natural BO , or patcholi oil ?

[tatonka]

Have had bad BO for a couple years , wont use deoderant . I used to not smell so bad and was going to use patcholi to cover it up
Found out a herb I was taking call Ashwagandha ( for energy ) has had a bad translation. I heard it meant " makes you strong like a horse" and it really gives you a energy boost. Now I hear it means " smells like a horse" and it all makes scents So I quit taking it and its getting back to my old BO smell

[Eric]

Eric, may I help pay for that new migraine medicine for you?

Luckily meds are one thing my insurance does well. That's covered, but thank you, you wonderful man!

So whats better , natural BO , or patcholi oil ?

Natural BO, any day. If it gets too strong, use one of those salt crystal deodorants, that's my backup. Kills the stinky bacteria without coating you in nasty chemicals.

[DoctorIknow]

Natural BO, any day. If it gets too strong, use one of those salt crystal deodorants, that's my backup. Kills the stinky bacteria without coating you in nasty chemicals.

I've used it for years. It only works if the armpits are freshly scrubbed, if one has an antibacterial bath soap, that's the place to use it aggressively. Apply just after the shower. Can last all day. Beware of cheap product out there that could have aluminum chlorohydrate.

[tatonka]

Natural BO, any day. If it gets too strong, use one of those salt crystal deodorants, that's my backup. Kills the stinky bacteria without coating you in nasty chemicals.

I've used it for years. It only works if the armpits are freshly scrubbed, if one has an antibacterial bath soap, that's the place to use it aggressively. Apply just after the shower. Can last all day. Beware of cheap product out there that could have aluminum chlorohydrate.

Thanks I will try that