Denny_from_MO wrote:

> So 2004 was the year that my starter's "mother" passed on - "The End".
>
> Lois, on the other hand, I am sure will keep on kicking for quite some time.

Then give some of the descendant back, and if a stand mixer is too
expensive, get her a bread machine to do the kneading on the dough
cycle--the baking can still be done in the oven.

B/