I have had similar looking films here (in the warm months) without ill effects. IIRC stuff that like has been identified as "organic proteins" or some such. I have always figured mine were the result of some (small floating) algae growth.

Sorry to see the CC pond basically gone, but you are right to use the silver lining and plan some remedial dirtwork. Those pics really demonstrate how far it is between Ohio and South TX - everything up here is soaking wet and freezing today.


"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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