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Unpacking the new TV

Posted on 27/06/2015 by AlanM52

Lugged the beast up the stairs by myself into one of the end bedrooms to unpack and setup. DO NOT do as I do, this is a two person job! However…if you’ve been doing TV stuff from the sixties then … Continue reading →

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Unpacking the new TV

Posted on 27/06/2015 by AlanM52

Initial setup and run auto tune. The remote control looks and feels pretty el cheapo, not as good as the Soniq’s. Channel change is quick. It amazes me in this digital era of HD, FHD and now UHD how many … Continue reading →

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New TV purchase

Posted on 26/06/2015 by AlanM52

TCL 55″ Full HD LED LCD Slim TV for $695 from Harvey Norman @ Springvale Homemaker Centre.

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Remote controlled spider

Posted on 23/06/2015 by AlanM52

Pixie meeting our new pet George (Black Widow Spider).The cats are having their afternoon nap – they’re next !

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Remote controlled spider

Posted on 22/06/2015 by AlanM52

Impulse shopping – love it. IR remote controlled spider from Reject Shop for $10 bucks – batteries NOT included.

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New vacuum turbo brush

Posted on 22/06/2015 by AlanM52

Every couple of years we get a new turbo brush for the Nilfisk Bravo vacuum. This time Godfreys – Knox only had the display one so got it for $69.95. On a monthly basis I pull it completely apart and … Continue reading →

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Researching new TV’s

Posted on 21/06/2015 by AlanM52

Hard to find a ‘normal’ TV in the 55″ – 58″ range, SMART TV’s are all the rage now and they are basically giant tablets – I want to watch TV on a TV. Was looking at the Soniq S55V14B … Continue reading →

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Need to buy a new TV

Posted on 21/06/2015 by AlanM52

Researching new TV’s – the owner of the Soniq 55″ TV hanging on our lounge wall want’s her TV back !!! more to come…

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Ford Fiesta FOB not working

Posted on 19/06/2015 by AlanM52

Older kid over this evening for tea and brought a car problem with her, the key fob suddenly stopped working? It’s a 2010 Ford Fiesta. Found a YouTube video on how to change the CR2032 battery and followed the instructions … Continue reading →

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New phone system

Posted on 17/06/2015 by AlanM52

We want to replace our aging Telstra 8200 five handset system so time for some research – I love researching stuff. Was interested in the Telstra Call Guardian 301 with extra handsets but they are not available WTF. Finally ended … Continue reading →

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