Why aren't we building home out at see?

[SleepingStandingUp]

There's a population crisis and a lack of affordable homes and space to build etc so how come more countries don't build out from their coasts, or actually out at see. Watching the world spin and virtually a solid half is just sea! Why aren't more countries claiming territory and building their own extensions?

@Somethingsnappy

"a solid half is just sea"

Is it solid though, OP?

Just realised that rhymed quite pleasingly....

I bet that the developers in Dubai are watching this thread.

All those civil engineers and scientists and clever people, and no one has ever thought to build at sea . .

@alorslanon

Mate…

😂

@BSideBaby

Sometimes it's good to have a think about stuff yourself before putting it out to a wider audience.

I'm enjoying most of the chat.

@Kennykenkencat I like your ideas

Is that you Karl Pilkington?

@Maireas

I bet that the developers in Dubai are watching this thread.

That's my secret identity. I not an over tired, under functioning SAHM to three kids including toddler twins. I'm a developer in Dubai.

@SmorgasBorb

Is that you Karl Pilkington?

Might need to google him

Its like Boris Island all over again.

@LivingDeadGirlUK

Its like Boris Island all over again.

He's not allowed to come

[quote HelloFrostyMorning]@SleepingStandingUp 'Virtually a solid HALF is see (sea!)'

Try 70%! Over two thirds actually. Not half![/quote]
But how can virtually a SOLID half be SEA?!?!

@Whammyyammy

Also the MN boat parking thread diagrams would be far too complicated. Would need headings, windspeed, wind direct, tide times....

🤣🤣

Because building in the sea with rising sea levels is probably not the best idea

I mean it can be done look at Hong Kong.

I'm not sure the cement will set?

@BSideBaby

Sometimes it's good to have a think about stuff yourself before putting it out to a wider audience.

Sometimes. However, this is not one of those times.

There isn't a lack of homes though, there's just an unfair system regarding housing

@alorslanon

Mate…

this.

You got the munchies yet ?

@GrannieD

You got the munchies yet ?

She's got toddler twins. She's permanently spaced out. No need for illicit substances.

@SleepingStandingUp

Re retirees sailing on ocean cruises all year, sounds fabulous!

I think that may well be my long term aim. I'm bloomin sick of this house.

@LittleMissnotLittleMrs the coming ice age.

Thanks @JesusInTheCabbageVan😁

@Maireas I think any sort of drugs beyond wine, coffee and chocolate would render me unconscious 😂😂😂☕🍫🍷. If MIL decides she's moving to a cruise life, reckon I could send the three kids for the summer??

Actually I keep saying toddlers. At what age do they stop being toddlers? I wouldn't want to annoy the pedants by labelling my 25 month olds incorrectly 😁

I'm also remembering The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists. They had tons of fun, especially on Ham Night.

The more I think about this, the more I'm coming round to the idea. Also, imagine the view from your basement!

I thought for a moment you said 25 year olds then...

The commute's a killer