Sourdough, Snowstorms and Stomach Flu

Last night, we received some of the most snow in the 10 plus years since I moved to the South. There is almost 9 inches of powdery white bliss outside and we are stuck in with the stomach bug. All 3 children have fallen to it and the Professor and I are running back and forth trying catch bowls unders chins and change clothing, pillows, and keep the washing going, going, going. Amidst all this, I'd set my sourdough starter to activate. Because our house is kept at a comfortable, but cool, 62 I had to invest in a heating pad to keep the temps between 70-85 degreees. We are on the last half of the activation period and I see bubbles. I think its working! Maybe we everyone is feeling better we can enjoy some wonderful sourdough bread.