Hi Sunflour, your waffles sound great. I've never had a starter, that's on my want to play with someday list. What all do you make with yours beside waffles? I suppose bread is obvious but are there other things you can make with it?
I love sourdough bread, also do sourdough pizza crusts. Used to do sweet rolls, but gained a lot that year and had to stop making them... ..not laughing, true.
Did my own starter a few years ago, didn't really like it. Last xmas gave myself a present..KA's starter…mild,forgiving - has to be with me, had it 10 months now and very active. Remembering to feed it during the warmer months is difficult, but even with loving neglect, it is still very active and mild.
Have only done the waffles a few times, but very good, makes a lot, freeze, and bring back out to toaster.
My true specialty is a dinner wheat roll, make ahead, freeze, thaw or nuke and great as small sandwich bread. First time I made it was for a holiday dinner and a guest thought it was a compliment to tell me it was " as good as store-bought"!!! GRRRR.
I am not affiliated with KA = King Arthur Flour but love their recipes. There's loads of info there on starters and tips. The wheat rolls, pizza dough are there's. Don't remember whose sourdough recipe I used last year…from one of my books or KA - but is mild and wonderful with chili or winter soups.
Merry Christmas to me. I have not baked in 2 weeks and I am extremely ready for my oven back. 
