On May 21, 10:22 am, Nicki Sinclair > wrote:
> I sent away for Carl's starter
> a month ago and have received
> nothing. I'm eager to get a
> starter going again and
> wondered if anyone has another
> source for me to obtain.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Nicki

Carl's info sheet says to allow at least 6 weeks to receive your
starter. They need to mobilize their volunteers, check mail, etc.
However, I sent in a small donation to the cause with my SASE--got my
starter back in 10 days. I agree with the general sentiment that it's
easy enough to just start one from scratch. I've also seen SF starter
packets in a few markets in my area.I wanted to see/taste the
difference in somebody else's starter, and was slightly intrigued by
the claim that this starter has been maintained continuously for over
150 years. I think the likelihood of offspring of the original culture
being present is slim at best.

I haven't activated it yet.

Tim