My dad was in the navy
and when we were younger if he heard anyone with an Irish Accent when we went out anywhere he wouldn't let us near the car until he had checked for bombs. An awful lot of IRA bombings targeted Cornwall. I remember at least none happening in my lifetime.
( Peej, Thu 6 May 2010, 10:30, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

That is because it is too sunny down there...
...our Nosferatu skin would fry in the midday sun.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Thu 6 May 2010, 10:33, Reply)

I once got badly sunburned just looking at a postcard of Newquay.

( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Thu 6 May 2010, 10:44, Reply)

My nephew Padraig...
...was burnt to a crisp when the song 'Barbados' by Typically Tropical was played on Radio 1.
The family complained - DLT was very nice and sent them a signed photo.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Thu 6 May 2010, 11:23, Reply)