No, no, when I refer to "foreigners" I do not mean the Cornish, a charming if incomprehensible collection of far-west country men and women, and from whom I have returned in one piece but weighed down with a fairly large selection of Cornish pasties. One of the pleasures in visiting the Memsahib's family is that we get the chance to stop off in Tavistock, positively my favourite country town.
However, in my absence, the Chinese finally 'kicked off' on their long-term plan to turn the Pacific into a Chinese lake. I have things to do this morning but later on I will return to this fascinating and potentially deadly subject. What was a surprise was the very swift and determined response from the USA. I can only assume the White House and the State Department didn't know its bombers were scheduled to fly straight through this so-called 'air defence' part of the South China Sea. If he had known, it might - just - have put OBama off his game of golf!
More later . . .
My father-in-law always said that his favourite sort of visitor to Cornwall was the one that drove up to the Tamar, threw his wallet over and then went home.
Posted by: Backofanenvelope | Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 09:33
The US had no choice but to intervene as Japan is under their protection. Well done Obomber.
Posted by: Glesga | Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 12:24
Obomber still has three years to surrender in.
Posted by: dearieme | Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 13:16
An ancient Cornishman was quietly enjoying his pint outside a Cornish pub.
Suddenly, a smart sports car rounded the corner at speed, and screeched to a stop. The driver, a city gent from up-country thrust his head out of the window. "Hey, Fred" he shouted, "which way to Launceston2"
The old Cornishman, paused. "How did you know my name was Fred?" he finally said. The Driver bellowed back impatiently "I guessed it", he said. "Well you guess the bleddy way to Launceston" said the old Cornishman. .
Posted by: Tristram | Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 13:33
The OC of course had never heard of Launceston because he called it Lanson!
Posted by: Backofanenvelope | Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 15:38
Alas, BOE, my wallet is virtually empty by the time I get to the Tamar because we always stop in 'Tavi'!
Yes, Jimmy, but it depends on the size of the dog you are walking. Sometimes they drag the owner along where he doesn't want to go!
Tut! Tut! You will never receive your invitation to the White House, DM!
Well told, Tristram, but you must work on your accent - even if it it makes your comment unreadable! BOE can give you a few good tips!
Posted by: David Duff | Wednesday, 27 November 2013 at 15:51
David. I was a regular visitor to St Agnes several years ago after a long stint at Penhale Sands (Camp). It is a long drive fae Sconie Boatland but worth it.
Posted by: Glesga | Thursday, 28 November 2013 at 00:26