I saw this on the Grand Union Canal yesterday. But what is it?
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8 comments:
It looks like foam with oil or something dropped on it.
a Vermicious Knid?
(edited for spelling)
A what, Simon?
How strange? But is it actually on the water, or did you see it somewhere else?
I would like to retain my winners crown so here goes: its a clump of polystyrene balls on the surface of the water - maybe.
I'm not going to say what it is just yet. This evening I'll provide a wider picture.
the froth on the water by the lock when we went for our picnic at tardebigge? (or however u spell it)
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