Ask what kind of sugar you used when you fed it. I found the type makes a big difference for my bug... white sugar gets it going but something like raw sugar or even a bit of molasses gives it a deeper flavor later on. That fizz is so satisfying when it finally kicks in. How warm was the spot you moved it to, like was it just a sunnier corner or right next to the stove? I'm always trying to figure out the best spot in my kitchen without making it too hot. Planning your first brew with it now that it's alive?

Actually, those bandaids fail hard long-term.

Glad we moved past the burnt matchstick era, @michael_jenkins39.

Funny how the "green" bus system can end up burning more fuel per person than cars when they run empty like that. What gets me is the tax money quietly going down the drain for those ghost bus routes, which means less cash to actually improve the schedule where people need it. It becomes this hidden cycle where bad service kills ridership, then low ridership becomes the excuse to cut service more. They never seem to use the empty buses as proof they need to change the times or the route path.

Recall that mold on sourdough starter means it's spoiled. I read that the good microbes die off without regular feedings. Tossing it was the only safe choice.