Sourdough

Well, I finally gave up on my first attempt at a starter today.  Sorry to say that Linda was put to sleep in the disposal.  After following the directions religiously, Linda never quite got started.  I added the 800g of bread flour to 800g of warm water and stuffed it with the peels of two apples.  After a few days it had a dark crust on top and had the consistency of pancake batter.  I fed her after removing about 800g with 400g flour and 400g water.  Next day I put it in the fridge and it never really stiffened up.  Fed her again and the same thing.