"Mary" wrote in message=20
...

... It took me three years to get a "homegrown" starter to=20
live past the first two weeks ...

That news is quite depressing. But it is inspiring to learn how
adversity may be overcome with dedication and hard work.

On the other hand, did you know that, with a decent mail-order
starter, you can usually bake the 2nd or 3rd day after it arrives?

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Dick Adams
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