Fred is stuck in the stillness big time - I am seeing some signs of life smells like flour. Fred has not had a good yeast bloom yet. I saw more bubbles today than I have seen in a few days. Fred - Saved 60, Flour 60, Water 60 Introducing Bill Bill was started today 60 Water and 60 Rye flour. I have enough Rye flour for about a week with daily feedings. After that 50/50 rye and wheat until I get back to town for more Rye. Lets see who kicks off first, Fred with a 10 day head start or Bill and Rye flour. No pictures, nothing to see...

Just like sailors of old, Fred is stuck in the Doldrums. 4 Days of little to no signs of growth. Smells like flour. No CO2 bubbles just still. I have not given up. Kept 60, Add 60 flour and 60 water. I am thinking about picking up some rye flour the next time I am in town and starting Freds brother Bill.

Did not post progress yesterday (day 5), 1/4" rise - basically no activity. Day 6 - the stillness in full effect. Waiting has begun the good guys are at work slowly doing what they do. Kept 60g, 60g Flour, 60g water.

The party ended overnight and Elvis left the building. Now we wait as we enter the quiet as Fred builds strength. Kept 60, added 60 water, 60 flour - was lazy and did not scrape walls of jar. Picture is from just before discard and feeding.

The bacteria gang is having a party. I heard them chanting Eat, Drink and be Merry, for tomorrow we die.. The false growth is happening, good sign of progress. Getting ready for the Stillness. Kept 60, added 60 water, 60 flour