I have made my own potting soils/orchid media for so long, it is all second-nature to me. When you see great growth along with great draining, you can be reasonably sure that the mix is a good one. I don't use a bit of peat, so acidity is of no concern to me.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.