Disaster strikes in Ashes preparations!

No Freddie hasn't pulled a hamstring, nor has Geraint broken a finger, but Sky have failed to turn up and install their 250 channels in our living room! The excuse that their van broke down, or the £10 voucher are simply not good enough. For all the billions in revenue they receive or the massive advertising campaigns, they seem no better than any other utility or phone company. Well it's early days and teething problems do happen, but if we miss a first day Aussie collapse including a Harmo hat-trick then this blog shall wage a vicious campaign against Murdoch and his cadre..... Well anyway, the other Barmy Army out in Oz are a real demographic mix it seems, young professionals and chippies - http://sport.guardian.co.uk/ashes2006-07/story/0,,1953729,00.html - our house may not be quite as diverse (well there's barely one professional), but it is equally dedicated to England retaining the Ashes regardless of Sky's efforts.