Actually it is the brew kit instructions from a HBS that say to ferment between 60 - 68F for the first 3 days. Also, no mention of a starter or re-hydrating the yeast.
This is what I have done so far:
Brought to room temp. and re-hydrated 11.5g pack of Saflager S-23, pitched at 72F
59 - 60F for 3 days, then dropped it down to 48 - 50F for 8 days
58 - 60F for 4 days D-rest
now at 49F; can hold 48 - 50F, but no refrigeration available yet - maybe in 1-2 weeks
Would like to rack to secondary to free up primary, but can wait another week if that is advisable? Thanks so much for all the advise.