Shipment, services, delivery, new TV

So, we're both doing well and still loving Australia.  The weather was really warm again today, up to about 30. Nice!

This morning we finally heard about our shipment from the UK. Turns out it will arrive in Sydney on the estimated date but that it could be 10-14 days before we receive it at the house. That means we'll need to root through the charity shop and get some cheap kitchen items, buy a new bed sheet and a blanket to sleep under. Not a terrible fate I guess, and it won't be too expensive, but it's money we could have done without spending.

Speaking of moving to the house, we're hoping to go and accept the furniture (sofa, bed, mattress, bedside tables). The guy at the shop was supposed to phone back today and confirm when it will be, but didn't, so i'll have to chase it up tomorrow afternoon. I need to know when it will be, so that I can arrange to have the electricity connected. Still think it's daft that someone has to come out to do it, but there you go. The broadband connection will be on by the time we arrive and Foxtel will be installed on the monday after we move in, so we'll be all sorted.

Today we made one of the big setup purchases, namely a new LCD HDTV. I've been after one for months, so it's nice to finally have a new toy. We went for a Panasonic TX-32LZD800A, which has had excellent reviews, and from the couple of hours I spent playing GTA IV this afternoon, is excellent. I was tossing up whether to go for a 42" plasma, which would actually have been cheaper, but the LCD is more energy efficient (it consumes half as much power!), and overall is a better buy.

The next big buys will be a washing machine, which we'll need as soon as we move in. We also need a TV unit/entertainment unit and at some point a fridge-freezer, but we won't be getting those straight away. 

The biggest purchase by far will be a dog. We've both wanted a pet for a loooong time, and we've found a rescue dog that we love. She's a labrador cross (not sure what she's crossed with), about 8-9 months old and is totally cute. She's used to being outside, which is perfect for us, as she'll be outside while we're at work and inside with us when we're home. Hopefully we'll go fetch her sometime soon after we move and we can't wait. The first addition to our family!

You can see Lulu here - http://www.petrescue.com.au/view/32281