[HiTech RedNeck]

Why not run some simple tests on that ooze you found? Petroleum is flammable, is your ooze flammable? Petroleum is lighter than water, does your ooze float? Petroleum is immiscible (it won't mix) with water, is your ooze immiscible? Petroleum on water will disperse into very thin layers that (in sunlight) will have a noticeable sheen or iridescence, does your ooze do this?

Also, it will dissolve in kerosene or gasoline or mineral spirits.

[Boot Hill]

Darn good thinking. I wonder how many more good do-it-yourself tests Freepers can come up with?

--Boot Hill

[The Grim Freeper]

Okay. There is more oil out there this morning. And in a wider patch, about 10 x 6 now. It is not pooled.

The sun is shining. The oil is shining (or irridescent), and it does have a green cast to it.

I don't think I'll try to burn it, but I do think I'll take it to be tested.