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Everyone needs a hobby

Posted on April 2, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

These caught my eye today, cycling the Trent & Mersey canal towpath in Hopwas, Staffordshire. About 40 in all, someone had made little flags, from laminated fluorescent card and sticks, and popped one in at every pile of animal mess. … Continue reading →

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Posted in cycling, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local media, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Council | Tagged Canal, Cycle rides, dog owners, Dog poo, dog shit, dogs, Hopwas, New Photos, Silly, Staffordshire, towpath, trent & mersey canal, Vandalism, Wildlife | 6 Comments
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