Tom Anderson wrote:
On Thu, 3 Jan 2008, Roland Perry wrote:

In message , at
13:43:13 on Thu, 3 Jan 2008, Tom Anderson
remarked:
surely it is time to revisit the case for a new airport to be built
in the Thames estuary.

What, actually in the estuary? I've heard of this idea before, but
it's basically potty. Firstly, building an island in the estuary
would be phenomenally expensive

On Maplin Sands. Not quite as daft as you apparently think. Heck, you
could even name a chain of electronics stores after the project.

What, because it's a disastrous British aviation project? Yes, you're
right, i suppose 'Comet' would be a decent name.

Given the projected sea level rise over the next 50 to 100 years,
"Jacques Cousteau" or "Captain Nemo" might be more appropriate names, or
if you want something less Franco-centric then you could use "Lionel
'Buster' Crabb".

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