tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post5704300437881395494..comments2023-10-26T04:59:07.500-04:00Comments on Book Roast: Tuesday's Special Is...Flight of the Hornbill!Chris Eldinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-1747615828929496732009-01-14T14:47:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:47:00.000-05:00grats sandra... and thank you, eric :Dgrats sandra... and thank you, eric :Dlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-49961963528714897512009-01-14T13:01:00.000-05:002009-01-14T13:01:00.000-05:00I feel relaxed just "reading" that description.I feel relaxed just "reading" that description.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-51200319050558011872009-01-14T00:18:00.000-05:002009-01-14T00:18:00.000-05:00I say the Russian Deli is more dangerous!!! Have ...I say the Russian Deli is more dangerous!!! Have you seen the size of their knifes?!!!<BR/>Thanks for the fun post!<BR/>Darby<BR/>darbyscloset at yahoo dot comdarbysclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307627314923598305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-39082614415040285982009-01-13T21:28:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:28:00.000-05:00Congratulations, Sandra!!And thanks again, Eric!!!...Congratulations, Sandra!!<BR/>And thanks again, Eric!!!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-9996187143494318652009-01-13T21:18:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:18:00.000-05:00Get. Outta. Town. Really? Wow, this is great!I tol...Get. Outta. Town. Really? Wow, this is great!<BR/><BR/>I told my husband my answer, and he came up with something even better. He said, "At least the meat in the Korean massage parlor is fresher."<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Eric! I'll email with the particulars right away.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-41635540244940254772009-01-13T21:08:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:08:00.000-05:00We have a winner!Though I liked all of your answer...We have a winner!<BR/><BR/>Though I liked all of your answers to the question, the one that gave me the most pause to think, was:<BR/><BR/>"Definitely the deli, especially if the corned beef is over a month old. In the Korean massage parlour, at least you have a fighting chance."<BR/>- Chumplet - Sandra Cormier<BR/><BR/>email me to claim your prize at <BR/>eric @ ericstone.com (get rid of the spaces)Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-78518225143017435332009-01-13T20:57:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:57:00.000-05:00Winners and not whiners. I'm impressed. Hey everyb...Winners and not whiners. I'm impressed. Hey everybody, I had plenty big fun. Hope you did, too. Thanks to Chris for getting us all together and please do keep in touch. I shall announce the winner in three minutes - according to my computer.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-3755583660773961822009-01-13T20:56:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:56:00.000-05:00Hi Gary, I'd like him to write a cookbook! But I ...Hi Gary, I'd like him to write a cookbook! But I wonder what the Table of Contents would look like...<BR/><BR/>Everyone, Thank you so much for stopping by and reading the excerpt. Special kudos for braving past the question and waving hello!<BR/><BR/>Eric, Thank you also. It's been a lot of fun getting to know you and your travels!!! I do second Gary's suggestion about a biography. Sounds like you have more than enough exotic material...<BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>We'll go ahead and close the contest, just a few minutes shy of 9:00pm, and Eric will drop by anytime and announce the winner. Though my mommy side says that you're all winners. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again!!!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-11587700695883876722009-01-13T20:46:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:46:00.000-05:00The cocktail gong has rung here in sunny Southern ...The cocktail gong has rung here in sunny Southern Cal. I've poured myself a whisky and am waiting to be lambasted during these last 15 minutes.<BR/><BR/>Then again, you know where to find me after this if you feel the need. My website, www.ericstone.com, includes the usual contact me link.<BR/>Feel free to use it should the desire arise.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-59516157290187104112009-01-13T20:40:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:40:00.000-05:00I tend to prefer biography. It's more objective. Y...I tend to prefer biography. It's more objective. You can't really expect me to expose all my own interesting flaws and perversions can you? And without them, it's just a fleshed out timeline.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-851623171002479352009-01-13T20:38:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:38:00.000-05:00Wow, I think you need to write your autobiography....Wow, I think you need to write your autobiography. I'm sure Janet could sell it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Eric!Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-66811900732952569062009-01-13T20:32:00.002-05:002009-01-13T20:32:00.002-05:00Thanks Barbara. Glad you liked it. Sorry you're pa...Thanks Barbara. Glad you liked it. Sorry you're passing on the question.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-37484803650133708742009-01-13T20:32:00.001-05:002009-01-13T20:32:00.001-05:00A.H. line crossing? Mostly, no. There are people I...A.H. line crossing? Mostly, no. There are people I have more thoroughly disguised than others. There's one guy I knew who I haven't used yet because I'm not sure how to disguise him well enough to avoid having his wife realize what an uttery sleazeball he is on business trips. Various of the details that make him interesting, make him recognizable. So far no one has objected, although I haven't yet heard from the guy who the really offensive Brit finance editor in my first book - Living Room of the Dead - is based on. Although I have heard he's read the book. And I can't imagine he wouldn't recognize himself. Considering British libel laws, which are much more onerous than the ones here in the U.S., I'll be in trouble if the book is ever published in the UK.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-63986512027709364792009-01-13T20:32:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:32:00.000-05:00I liked the excerpt with great suspense. I'll pass...I liked the excerpt with great suspense. I'll pass on the question.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-16521084652895633052009-01-13T20:28:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:28:00.000-05:00Worst restaurant in Asia. Hmmm, that would be a to...Worst restaurant in Asia. Hmmm, that would be a tough one. My worst dining experiences were in the Philippines and Vietnam. There was a cafe in Hue that was as close to inedible as I've ever encountered when I was hungry. And there were several places in Manila where the mix of mayonnaise, vinegar, canned fruit and fried stuff was beyond vile. Deer penis wine in Taipei is pretty disgusting, and packs a very mean hangover. I've walked by several restaurants in China that specialized in cat, and that smells so awful - sour - cooking that I couldn't bring myself to try it. The worst meat I ever had was in Mali in West Africa. Camel is fatty, stringy, tough and sour all at the same time. I'm pretty fond of the fried, salted, chili and lime crickets and locusts that one finds for bar snacks in Thailand and Cambodia. Once you get over the legs, they're pretty much like any good salty bar snack, especially with a cold beer.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-68543868189116272472009-01-13T20:19:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:19:00.000-05:00Hmmm. I'd be interested to know your recommendati...Hmmm. I'd be interested to know your recommendation for worst restaurant in Asia. Your experience is vastly wider than mine, but I can think of one in Langkawi that was decidedly toxic.Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-23646447569639606922009-01-13T20:14:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:14:00.000-05:00Hi Everyone,Wow! Lots of good stuff being talked a...Hi Everyone,<BR/>Wow! Lots of good stuff being talked about.<BR/>Summary: Dave, stay away from Mexican food. Steve, don't even hope that you're gonna win this time. I didn't even see an answer. Though it is up to Eric....<BR/><BR/>The Things are showering so they're clean when they do their homework. I always give them extra. Keep 'em workin' is my motto. hehehh<BR/><BR/>Thanks for playing along with us Eric. This is a lot of fun!!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-10315211456357802932009-01-13T20:11:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:11:00.000-05:00Gee. It being a roast and all, maybe I should ask ...Gee. It being a roast and all, maybe I should ask a serious question. Okay, how about this: You often use story lines and characters based on real situations and people. Has anyone ever objected? Are there lines you won't cross, people you won't use, stories you won't tell?Ashley Reamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077147147434325739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-78295052382219807822009-01-13T20:10:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:10:00.000-05:00Sandra, thanks so much. Month old corned beef. I s...Sandra, thanks so much. Month old corned beef. I suppose if it was turning green they could pass it off as Irish.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-86752827403568855002009-01-13T20:09:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:09:00.000-05:00Definitely the deli, especially if the corned beef...Definitely the deli, especially if the corned beef is over a month old. In the Korean massage parlour, at least you have a fighting chance.<BR/><BR/>Hi, gang -- I'm taking a quick break from my writing -- only 8 thousand words to go (by Thursday). Will she make it?<BR/><BR/>Great excerpt, Eric. I hope you're having lots of beer and sausage.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-12399835421494014312009-01-13T20:01:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:01:00.000-05:00Okay anybody still lurking out there - just about ...Okay anybody still lurking out there - just about one hour to go and then I'm off to meet friends for dinner at Feng Mao Mutton Kebab. YUM!<BR/><BR/>I shall announce the winner of the grand prize giveaway at 6:01pm Pacific Standard Time. You can then email me at eric @ ericstone.com (close the gaps) to let me know how to send you your prize.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, here I am, still roastable.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-29006724586279492542009-01-13T19:45:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:45:00.000-05:00Convenient, decent chips and salsa, good strong ma...Convenient, decent chips and salsa, good strong margaritas which the Freeport boys seemed to require with some degree of regularity. Overpriced by Jakarta standards, which since it was their suggestion and I thought they were footing the bill, was okay by me. I was trying to cadge a trip out to their mine site in Irian Jaya.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-64804934915649865702009-01-13T19:40:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:40:00.000-05:00How does one end up in a lousy Mexican restaurant ...How does one end up in a lousy Mexican restaurant in Jakarta? There's so many things in the world of food in Jakarta that are so much better... I just had to ask. <BR/><BR/>I had a bad experience at ChiChi's once where I ordered the Chimichanga without pepper sauce and they served it with sauce, took it back to correct the mistake and just held the chimichanga under a spigot. I guess they told me what I could do with their Chimichanga!Dave Fragmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985158361431606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-47683211844337791402009-01-13T19:13:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:13:00.000-05:00Only a little. I was in Indonesia working on other...Only a little. I was in Indonesia working on other projects when the story broke. I was eating lunch with some guys from Freeport (which had a 10% stake in Bre-X) when word came down that Guzman had "fallen" out of the helicopter. It was possibly the only time in the history of Asian journalism that a reporter got stuck with the bill by a bunch of executives - we were in the lousy Mexican restaurant in the basement of the building they were in, in Jakarta - and when they got word they all ran out fast leaving me to pay for it all.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-28322909273348558042009-01-13T19:09:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:09:00.000-05:00Eric, Bre-X was pretty weird. Did you cover it as...Eric, Bre-X was pretty weird. Did you cover it as a reporter?Gary Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759372069119740227noreply@blogger.com