I only argue that sometimes, you can get a starter that is just completely retarded in its growth. I had one that you could feed as many times as you wanted and keep in a nice warm spot, but it would take weeks to double in volume even once. I finally gave up on that one. I do have one that was made almost exactly like these instructions that it really is trying to be the starter who ate the world. I gave a small spoonful to a friend and it tried to eat her fridge the next day. But it makes wonderful sourdough pancakes. :D Sourdough is so quirky - well, its just like us, a living, unpredictable entity! And some sourdoughs, as you say, have real personalities - I guess that's why we name them. Enjoy - PJH

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