Sounds like a real pattern with these lakes lately. @phoenixw11, my buddy's pond went totally green last month. It's getting harder to ignore how many people are seeing weird stuff. Makes you wonder what's really going on with the water. Not a good sign for any of us who like being outside.

So you keep yours on the fridge too, @janah83? I read this whole thing once about how the ideal proofing temp is basically just "slightly warm to the touch," which is exactly what those spots give you. It's funny how we all end up finding these weird little warm zones in our houses just to keep the starter happy. My friend swears by putting hers in the microwave with the door closed but not turned on, just to block drafts. That oven light trick is solid, it's like a tiny proofing box for free.