Having no TV in the house is certainly an interesting way to live, but after a while you begin to feel that loss of connection to the outside world. No matter how many magazines and newspapers you read there's always that nagging feeling that something is missing.

I took steps on Saturday to mend that disconnect. After tracking down Ange's Dad in Brunswick, I drove both of us out to JB HiFi to pay off and pick up the new TV. After getting home and unpacking it, I discovered that we'd been sold a dud. The image on the screen, while crystal clear, flashed like some giant strobe light at a rave. I must admit I was impressed with the quality of the image, even if it was only there for half a second at a time.

A quick call to JB HiFi and a trip back to the store resulted in a brand new cardboard box, complete with brand new TV inside, being wheeled out to us. I also picked up a component cable for the Wii while I was there. After all, what's the use in having a new flashy TV if you can't show it off?

We're still waiting for some other furniture-type things to arrive. TV cabinet, coffee table, dining table (with chairs) and a couch. The TV cabinet and coffee table have been delayed two weeks. Lucky for us, Ange's parents have donated a small cabinet to perch the screen on in the meantime.

While we're waiting for the couch and dining table we've got two beanbags standing in for both. We'd originally been quoted six weeks for delivery for both items, so with any luck they'll arrive around the same time as the coffee table and cabinet. And then we're basically done.

Apart from these little hurdles we're settling into the house quite nicely.

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