Last night the BBC reported the terrible news that London is SINKING and that, because of RISING OCEANS due to GLOBAL WARMING, the city faces the possibility of being UNDER WATER in future years. (Emphases theirs)

The measured rate is 2 mm per year.

I ask this knowledgeable group: "When do you expect London to be submerged"?

Good it could do with a wash !

M

London has been sinking for centuries. It is a well-known problem and that is why the Thames Barrier was built. The present barrier at Woolwich will need to be replaced with a bigger one. In the meantime, the only solution is to raise river walls; this was done before the barrier was built but the extra protection was removed after the barrier was completed.
The Thames in London is tidal, with a range of up to about 7.5 metres. The flooding danger is only around high water which occurs twice a day. The highest tides occur around full moon and new moon, and are increased by easterly winds in the North Sea.

Ira, is this another one of your engineering projects?

Let's hope that the LBG offices in Greenwich get flooded - a lot of deadwood there to sweep away

We're on top of one of London's biggest hills. So we'll manage fine.

Mind you HR in Woolwich are goners.

OH NO! First venice and now LONDON too. I just hope it doesn't happen before my trip next month.
Should I take my wellies? Would I be more fashionable if I took my Croc Wellies?
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"We're on top of one of London's biggest hills. So we'll manage fine."
How lucky you are. Soon you will have beach front property!

In California, our hopes for beachfront property depend on the strength of the next Big One. We never know when this might happen. Again, you are in luck. At the measured rate of 2mm a year it should be but a simple calculation for any of your friends who are endowed with a mind for maths.

It's always a good idea to plan ahead. Perhaps you could purchase sand pails and swim fins now. Certainly they'll be good value at summer clearance sales.

Just think how wonderful it will be to have a bird's eye view of the masses enjoying a frolic at the beach. Are you planning on putting up a chip shop? Will you provide a loo? How about wash cloths? Should we bring our own? Should we wear comfy shoes? What about packing a scarf? Will a scarf and a swimsuit take me from the beach to dinner? Is there a rule about not showing white legs after Labor Day? Where can I find an ATM? I only speak English. Will this be a problem? Where do you put your wallet when wearing a speedo? How will I recognize gypsy pickpockets? Do they work on Bank Holidays or take a day off? If I spot corgi droppings on a sandbar, can I assume the Queen is snorkeling nearby? Where can I get the best gelato? Who is your favorite Beatle? Is the beach within walking distance of the Bakerloo line? If I am fat, will I have to pay for a second beach chair? If a child kicks the back of my beach chair, who should I call? If I miss a high tide, or a David Beckham sighting, will I be compensated in double FF miles?

I only ask because I think your place would make a perfect spot for a Fodors Reunion. I don't have an exact headcount yet, but if you provide an open bar, I'm sure we'll have a crowd.

Here are a few party planning tips. A rise in water of 2 mm. a year hardly seems like a tsunami. But I always say you can never have too many bronzed lifeguards at a party. I also think free t-shirts saying "I Went To The Fodors Beach Reunion And All I Got Was This Bloody T-shirt" will be a real crowd pleaser.

I think some months have been rainiest on reocrd in London this spring/summer - the End could be near. Repent now!

I'm laughing - I bought futures in gopherwood

I have an animal broking business you might be interested in, but i'm fresh out of unicorns.

And 'Red' Ken last year was encouraging Londoners to plant 'dry gardens' in anticipation of global warming and droughts

water, water everywhere and not a drop for gardens?

Red Ken is an idiot.

Is that any way to talk about your BOSS?

He's not.

The Mayor of London is more like the President of the European Commission than the President of France. He has limited powers, and the boroughs neither report to him nor derive their powers from him.

It's just that this Mayor is paricularly skilled in looking more important than he is.

Really funny SPECS Do you think I can wear my pink wellie crocs to the beach GTG?

I like the bronzed life guard part, myself! Count me in.

The wellies look like the perfect choice. You don't know what could be festering under the waterline as you wade about. And boots are always so chic on the beach.

I only hope that a certain Fodorite, of Churchillian proportions, doesn't show up again wearing short shorts, powder blue cowboy boots, black socks, and a Schlitz Beer tank top. As this sort of attire has become so popular on cross country flights, he must think it is appropriate for the beach as well. I wish his wife, or the Lord Mayor, would have a word with him.

Once I get the Greenwich Lido up and running i'm going to be after AlanRow for a couple of donkeys for donkey rides.

I am selling the following concessions:

Rock

Candy Floss

Kiss me quick hats

Windmills and flags

Tea and Bovril

Whelk stall

Deck chairs and wind breaks

Buckets and spades

You wil have to bring your own sandwiches to fill up with sand.

No brew? With your connections you could snag a license?