Unpacking the new TV

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 stations still transmit in SD/576i. Flicking through found 7MATE was transmitting in 1080i and yeah picture looks good.

New TV purchase

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

Office Mobile - screenshots

Microsoft Office Mobile

Off to Play Store to install Microsoft Office Mobile on my Samsung Galaxy GT-N7000.

Remote controlled spider

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

Remote controlled spider

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

New vacuum turbo brush

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 clean/service but even with all that TLC the plastic end bearings inevitably wear/overheat/distort. I'm working on a fix for this, intending to replace the eight skate board blade guide bearings on my homemade band saw with UHMW plastic from Carbatec and I'll use the leftover to make end bearings for the turbo brush.