Tessa Martin - Winner !
My Beauties!!
This is my goddess mother holding my new nephew Saul..precious Saul. So far I have just met Saul over skype, but I get the feeling he was not able to focus on the computer screen so well..being a 5hour old baby and all!!! I am dying to meet my new nephew..fingers crossed at christmas time. Marmite, look how beautiful my wee nephew is!!! I spend hours looking at photos of this little treasure...
TIMES UP.....MANY THANKS!! XXXXXXXXXX
Wow, thanks everyone, thanks marmite!
I`m touched by the support. Oh shucks!! So much love!! I love you aaaaaaaall, and I hope to be seeing you sooner than later.
Mum and brother Seamus thanks for the creative inspiration!!! Lets hope we can have a cuppa on the back-lawn soon and have a jolly old laugh about it all.
P.S Thanks again Marmite for helping out all the poor kiwis...you are `spreading` alot of joy around! xxx
31 October 10 at 1:44am
hi tessa vote# 464 how does the time thing work , you have until midnight we are early hrs of the 31st here a day to go yet ......................keep working the votes .
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31 October 10 at 5:24am
tessa, you are awesome! here is #469 for you.... i think you can prob make 500!! legend..... wouldnt it be so cool to bump into you at the airport?!
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31 October 10 at 7:58am
You are all amazing! Thankyou thankyou! Sorry for lack of replies, been at work all day, just got home!! But so nice to return to so many lovely comments!!!!!!!!! Only 16hours to go..woaaaaahhhh!!! xxxxxxx
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National Marmite Anthem (revised)
Rugby racing blokes and beer
camping barbecues jandals are our gear
swandri , gumboots, here's good cheer
God defend New Zealand
Plunket babies, Buzzie Bee,
Sheep and Kiwifruit, L&P
Cream pavlova, cuppa tea
God defend New Zealand
Weetbix, Whitebait and Marmite ,
feed 'em up and 'she'll be right'
Kiwi kids grow strong and bright
Showing off New Zealand
Edmund Hilary, Peter Snell
All Blacks Silver ferns as well
Crikey mate don't we do well
Showing off new Zealand!
THANKS FOR BRINGING US KIWIS HOME FOR XMAS MARMITE!!
30 October 10 at 7:35pm
Yes! I second that Moody young man. Please Marmite in tough times my sister makes people laugh and puts a smile on our faces. She's a thoroughly good stick and it's no fun not having her around. She's a 'taonga' = 'treasure' we all love and miss. Furthermore, she's our little baby. Okay, she's somewhat taller than a child and a good deal older but we all hope you get the picture. Im going to shoot off and have a beer with my younger brother-Another older brother of Tessa's for his Bday and she'll be missed once more.
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30 October 10 at 9:47pm
Oh no! I have 0 votes and I can't come back tomorrow! x
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30 October 10 at 10:40pm
Oh no!! I want to keep on making posts, but the competition is almost over, nooo! I was just getting used to self-promotion haha! Aidan..I haven`t practiced my Armonica since I last saw you..its a bit rusty..I need to get back to Palmy pronto for lessons! and brother seamus..(jim)..thankyou for reinforcing that I will always be the baby, no matter how old I am....I have accepted this reality now! hah!! Looooooooooooooooooove xxxx
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It's the little things that make us happy
I am the youngest of 6 kids, and I'm really a mix of every member of my family...they made me..me. I feel so connected to all of them still, but this connection..it survives with sharing, with laughing, with hugging! Oh how I love them. Marmite, hear my call!
30 October 10 at 12:58pm
uh oh..I see where this is leading..to me running downstairs for a midnight marmite snack. Oh my dear, well, it is a wonderful savoury, slightly salty, and every so slightly sweet yeasty sensation.This is sanitarium Im talking about also..no other compares. I think I shall have to visit you with the real deal. deal?
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30 October 10 at 2:25pm
best wishes and good luck for my espresso brewing kiwi angel. see you later, tim
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30 October 10 at 10:43pm
hehe..coffee made by kiwis is the best coffee. xx
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Abba`s lost tapes!!! `Marmite marmite marmite`
I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills i have to pay
Aint it sad
And still there never seems to be a single euro left for me
that's too bad
I'd built my dreams , I 'd tucked away, all those savings for a rainy day
but now i've nothing left at all
because i've had to spend it all
marmite marmite marmite
Its not funny
In a rich mans world
MARMITE MARMITE MARMITE
You can help me in this rich mans world
AHA -AHAAAA
ALL I WANT TO DO
IS .........BE AT HOME FOR XMAS
and I'd be a rich rich girl .
30 October 10 at 8:49am
Hey Tessa, all the best for you and your marmite-mission. you'll make it. say hello to my kiwi-friends when you go. viel glück aus hannover!
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30 October 10 at 11:38am
Great song Tess! Surely the combination of ABBA and Marmite can't fail you!!!! Hope to see you back in Palmy soon.....good luck xx
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30 October 10 at 12:41pm
Hey, thanks! Sarah, you are amazing. Marian, so nice to hear from you and thankyou! and Ellen, I hope you`re right!!!! xxx
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Wish aunty Tessa was here
I love you, Shae and Cole. Hopefully see you at Christmas.xx
30 October 10 at 12:42am
Ha, I got you #400! And btw, these guys are cool!
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30 October 10 at 9:13am
Hey Tessa; with super heroes like this pulling the votes... you will be on page 4; before you can say... Marmite
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30 October 10 at 12:42pm
My favourite superheros too. So beautiful, so gentle, so funny. I just hope they aren`t angry at me for being away for so long..
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HEADLINE: KEAS STILL MAKING TRACKS
The keas started out their 'Get Tessa Home' campaign in Palmerston north on tuesday 26th, and there's no telling when or where it will end! Campaign organisers state that the keas do not plan on retreating anytime soon. Stay tuned for more...
29 October 10 at 10:04pm
Oh yes actually Adi and mum, you`re right..we have been informed that the Keas have also been stopping for Marmite sandwiches and a cuppa..but they don`t dilly-dally..they are indeed making tracks! Yes, its close isn`t it..I think I started later but at the same time as quite a few other entrants. Well..fingers still crossed!
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30 October 10 at 2:28am
solidarity with the kea's! Bring tessa home, and give me a marmite sandwich while your at it, man i could really use some of its brown goodness right now
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Santiago no steal the Marmite
Nice one, cheeky Santiago!
29 October 10 at 12:06pm
Too right, hide the marmite in a safe place..that Santiago is a marmite maaaniac! But I believe he has the skills to charm Marmite..time will tell. Nobody does it quite like Santiago does. Right?
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29 October 10 at 4:04pm
I just love Santiago number one hit in Spain "When it's spring again, i'll bring again Marmite from New Zealand" it's a real corker
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29 October 10 at 10:05pm
Oh yes of course, I love that song too..I have it on vinyl..I might just play it now!
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Marmite for you in the Manawatu
This is my cousin Santiago. He has just arrived in the Manawatu from Malaga to help me with my Marmite Campaign...I believe my cousin has more than enough charm to impress the Marmite Jury..especially the ladies..
29 October 10 at 9:17am
Sorry sick yesterday and missed out on voting but back on now still don't know how to vote three times. Marmite on your toast Marmite on your weetbix Marmite on Toes Marmite on Tessa bring her home Not to good at ditties. Ali Hanett
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29 October 10 at 10:24am
Marmite on your weetbix mmmhhhh oh yes. You get three votes per day but for three different people!! xxx
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29 October 10 at 10:32am
Vote 377 from Team Jamie Morris. Good luck Tessa. Hope you get aflight home to NZ.
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Eloise and Emma..deserving ladies
If you are thinking `where can I put my spare two votes today`, do spare a moment for Eloise Veber, and Emma Newborn..wonderful creative ladies..both incredibly deserving of a family xmas! Look them up xx
30 October 10 at 10:18pm
I see that my voting pleas made quite an impression on you! haha! Oh its ok Helena! Thankyou thankyou...your one vote is enough xxxx
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30 October 10 at 10:22pm
Haha, you didn't log out my love. xx the real Elie Also: long live Helena
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30 October 10 at 10:44pm
ah..yeah..oops. Second that..long live Helena! Thankyou!!! xx
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Love and breeding
I am so lucky to have been brought up with so much love. My family consists of many beautiful inspirational characters of whom I respect and love from deep deep down in the depths of my heart. Its true. All my love and marmite kisses! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
28 October 10 at 12:24pm
Hello tessa its lunch time , just popped home for a quick cuppa tea and marmite toast fix . What happened to your Grandparents bring Tessa Home Sign Sometimes pictures don't need words eh !
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29 October 10 at 6:15am
hehe, yes, the sign was so cute..I thought this picture was so beautiful too!
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29 October 10 at 10:42am
Cuuuuuuuuuute!!! Vote 380 from Team Jamie Morris.
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Never miss your daily dose..
A warning to all big brothers!
29 October 10 at 9:20am
HAHAHA, If you come back you should bring some Marmite to Belgium ! The markt is ready for Marmite in BELGIUM
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29 October 10 at 9:20am
HAHAHA, If you come back you should bring some Marmite to Belgium ! The markt is ready for Marmite in BELGIUM
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29 October 10 at 12:08pm
and that I will do indeed..that goes without saying..I`ll bring back a tank! I don`t need much clothes..just marmite. Thanks for the votes!!!!
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Lets Vote for yours truly
Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, lets do it... lets vote for TESSA!!!!!!!!
27 October 10 at 8:49am
Yay, thanks for the appreciation and support guys!! I really like it too. Just taking a break, mid jazz-set, for a b-vitamin boost!
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VOILA
Good evening, my name`s Tessa and I`ll be your waitress for the evening. Tonight's entree we offer only a rather monolithic bowl of mashed kumara, an oversized tasty bowl of peas, an option of watties tomato sauce and fortunately no other option. Our special for just this evening, and for the last 100 years, is.... Sanitarium MARMITE (comes with gourmet toast and butter on request)
27 October 10 at 1:52am
Thanks lovelies! and yes, that night was hilarious..my brother almost won..soooo close, and then his rival just walks out on to the stage with a jar of marmite without saying a word and need I say more...I wish I had the footage! Brilliant stuff. Power of the marmite!
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27 October 10 at 2:31am
wow tessa moving up the ranks ..............slowly but surely ! keep going ! Now did you know that the word marmite was french in origin? pronounced mar-meet means stock pot or cooking pot ......could have its origin in famous french soup ........petite marmite ............. interesting . I am googled out now. I am going to bed now catch you in my morning nite nite everyone x
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27 October 10 at 8:52am
Yes, mum, I did know that!! Nice huh! I`ve had that explanation quite a few times now from Belgians when I rave on about marmite... at first they plead ignorance..and then `ohhhhh you mean....marmeet/marmiet`
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Keas on Strike
Incase you weren`t aware..Keas in Palmerston North have gone on strike to get more votes for Tessa. They say this is no joke..they`re on the streets till they see results.
26 October 10 at 1:03pm
Oh mum you`re right..poor Keas..yes they continue to campaign and campaign for votes..they are serious, thats for certain!
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26 October 10 at 9:19pm
ok so you get my vote from Victoria, BC Canada. Very cute image!!!! Pamela
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27 October 10 at 1:24pm
Whats even cuter is that I can actually visualise them in reality on the road outside my house in Palmerston North..hehehe
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A serious post from my brother!
One of the most important missions in our history!
26 October 10 at 12:49am
he looks a little rough, however, this a SERIOUS mission! 100 PRICELESS TREASURES! you do the math..
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26 October 10 at 6:05am
So clever Tessa .. a vote from Leah's gang! #240 Love your photo below too.
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26 October 10 at 6:18am
Thankyou! I have to say, that one below is my favourite also. Still makes me crack-up, every time!!
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Daydreams are free..
What are you thinking about Tessa.?..what am I thinking about?..oh nothing..
Sanitarium Marmite! Answering our mothers prayers!
My mum is helping me alot with my marmite page with beautiful photos from home, and this last one really got me thinking about the community of mothers hoping Marmite will deliver their children home! So much love aye! Thanks Marmite! This Christmas, I imagine hundreds of super tight hugs from relieved mums. xx
26 October 10 at 12:50am
because she is the greeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaatest!
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26 October 10 at 9:26am
Pukekos, keas, kiwis, kakapos, ...! Aaaah, I can't keep up with all the cool birds you NZ-guys have!
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26 October 10 at 12:09pm
Its true, we are amazing. You will see them! soon enough! If only they had a Belgian Marmite Campaign for Belgians to get to NZ. We are very fortunate..our national spread is healthy in B-vitamins...and the poor belgians get fries, beer and chocolate..delicious, but you can`t survive off it. I`ve got absolutely no money, but at least I`ve got Marmite energy..right?
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OH MY! I CAN HARDLY LOOK! HEEEELP
Somebody help! This poor young fatigued lady didn`t take her daily dose of B-vitamins! We must move quickly..swiftly..I can hardly look....quickly...MARMITE, WE NEED MARMIIIIIIIITE!
25 October 10 at 10:43pm
Thanks kiwi`s! and Janie, your wedding is the 29th right? I might be there after-all! Its true, mum, imagine the community of mothers voting for their beloveds on this website! Heartbreaking! Bek..ah yeah no sweat sis, I`ll just come home and get the marmite myself aye? xxxxxxxxxxxx
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25 October 10 at 10:52pm
Marmite, get Tessa home! Vote 216 from the Natalie Green team.
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Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
Hey, I know that oak tree! I know that delicious yeasty spread! Limbrick St!! Palmerston North!! I miss you!! Thanks team! xxx
29 October 10 at 12:09pm
thankyou thankyou!! I grew up with that Oak!
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Some old friends!
haha cool mum, thanks for capturing this important moment. These two `cheeky Keas` rule! I remember them so distinctly from my childhood! They always knew how to have a good time, as most keas do, with their curious and mischievous natures. Looks like a party for our old friend marmite. Wish I was there!
25 October 10 at 7:54am
Lol Mum you stuck the protest banners down their shirts. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Well you got the standinf up I guess!
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Goodnight from yours truly goodnight kiwi
Hope everyone enjoyed todays posts and thanks again for your support! So appreciated! Love to all and a goodnight till tomorrow from yours truly goodnight kiwi. So much love xxxxxxxxxx
24 October 10 at 7:11pm
Tessa...... every Goodnight Kiwi needs to say Goodnight in KiwiLand. I know your family want to see you home. We will try to make sure we don't have unseasonable snow on the Ruahines, and let's hope the jellyfish don't invade this summer at Himatangi. The roses are ready to bloom in the Esplanade right about when you get here.....
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Hold on Palmerston North!
She is back and she is more lively than ever! xx
28 October 10 at 7:57am
You`re not wrong brother, you`re not wrong!
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MARMITE KEEPS YOU ON YOUR TOES!
A picture of pure classique dedication! Thats me on the far right...
25 October 10 at 6:22am
Thanks Ellen! Hope you are well! My marmite spirits are alive and kicking more than ever! xx
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27 October 10 at 1:39am
me too! I can see the love in your eyes tessa..that is marmite devotion.
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Just me and my mate
just the two of us...
24 October 10 at 1:24pm
Thats a cool pic and I like the Ballerina's lol. Very cool.
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24 October 10 at 2:56pm
Cool glad you liked it. Its so nice to have a whole jar of marmite too...I`m literally holding myself back..trying to ration it out and have some self-control...even just from taking off the lid and having a whiff..its completely out of my control....my body just knows it needs it. what more can i say...
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Goodnight, till tomorrow!
Ok, thankyou thankyou everyone for your support and votes for today! So appreciated, and fingers are tightly crossed. All my love, I`m off to sleep, heres a little sign-off from yours truly!! Love!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H2BOGGUbm4
26 October 10 at 11:50am
oh may finally, tessa sister sister you are making everyone marmite crazy even my boys, hope you like the pics you better get home because, you know what mums like she has bought so much MARMITE you have to come help us eat it all, love you x
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26 October 10 at 11:55am
Anna!! Sister Love! Wondered where you were hiding! I saw a pretty wild marmite induced photo of shae and cole today..the kind of energy you can only gain of mighty marmite. Shae looked so big! Ahhh you`re right..we are all going marmite craaaaazy!! Love you sister xxxxxx
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ITS ALL ABOUT THE PROCESS (AS MY MUM TAUGHT ME)
Ok, bare with me team..my felt-tips have run out mid-t`shirt creation, and my baby computer wishes to no longer work for me...I really must laugh, its at that point. But I will not be deterred!!! I`ll be back with beautiful posts before you can say `MARMITE IS MY FAVOURITE`!!
23 October 10 at 12:09pm
its all about the marmite love!!!!! all about it!!! Thats also another good point mum..for those who don`t already know, you get 3 votes per day, per day!!!!!!! Use them wisely my friends xxx
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25 October 10 at 10:39am
haha jamie its so hilarious after all of our marmite conversations. You must have had a good giggle when you came to my page...marmite fanatic!!
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only in new zealand.......
Did I already mention how wonderful New Zealand is today? Just incase I didn't...I love you new zealand! I miss Friday night fishnchips with the whanau! I want to meet my new nephew Saul! I miss the huge Roast lunch with my family at xmas then fall ing asleep outside on the back-lawn with blankets! hmm and my christmas stocking filled with treats! Go new zealand!! marmite..pavlova..l&p..hokeypokey icecream, jaffas, peanut slabs! and thats just food..not to mention nz music and movies..
23 October 10 at 2:04am
My belly is full of fush and chups too! Good luck!
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24 October 10 at 8:44am
Fish n Chips friday night at 12... yes...... where is Tessa ? Dion how about a potion of kumera chips and perhaps pumpkin chips .... I'll get the bread butter and marmited for the special MARMITE chip butties
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24 October 10 at 2:50pm
hehe yummmmmm!!!! Oh oh oh, beautiful simple pleasures we are so lucky to have. I`m so grateful every second, really and truly. ahh, Gosh, being away from home teaches you one of life`s most valuable lessons...don`t take ANYTHING for granted! xxx
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MARMITE WELCOME
Morning! I awoke this morning to my bro`s email with this more than accurate idyllic picture setting of my Xmas arrival...thanks brother!! Dion looks deliriously happy...
23 October 10 at 11:54am
Gosh we look happy and healthy , Marmite you have done it again.
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TESSA COME HOME
fingers crossed little Leo!! love you xxx
22 October 10 at 9:20pm
hehehe its so true mum (Mar Mite)..I was a true little marmite kid, only eating marmite on toast, refusing anything else. I remember being so content!
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MARMITE FILLS US WITH KIWI LOVE
I spend most of my evenings in Brussels like this.... just spreading my love of MARMITE by stopping all cars in the streets. I don`t let them pass till they say `Marmite fills us with kiwi love`!!!!! It`s just how I roll..
23 October 10 at 5:41pm
looks like Marmite keeps your cheeks rosy too! you are looking great.
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They need their Tessie bear!
Poor Noddy and Big Ears....
23 October 10 at 10:19am
I wouldn't be to keen on the song Mum. It would consist of 'You Mare' 'He Shea' and 'Me Cole' cute for five minutes. Stale after half an hour and insanely troubling by lunch time. In particularly when he talks to random strangers at Memorial Park telling them 'He my bunkle' or accusing other kids of running around with sticks sadly it sounds like something other than wooden twigs and his attempts at friendship seem to have suffered to an extent.
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23 October 10 at 11:48am
haha ok, another good point, I think what mum is trying to say is `noddy`aka seamus aka YOU needs to make up a lovely song for Tessie Bear!! haha. I will agree with you that it is far too large of an expectation for a toddler...but hey, still, give noddy a chance! xxxxx
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25 October 10 at 1:22am
'All we are saying is give Noddy a chance' My apologies to John and Yoko!
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the beach the beach the beach
just another great day at oriental parade in wellington...i used to sit there for hours..sighhhh
21 October 10 at 11:46pm
ah yes of course! Oh that sounds just like my home in Palmerston North, where every everyone gathers around to be cosy and at ease...and where there is unlimited marmite in the cupboards !hmmmmmmmmm home!!
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22 October 10 at 1:36am
tessa!! i voted for you, i hope you get to go home xxx
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25 October 10 at 11:42am
Alright! You, me, Newtown, at Peoples Coffee, Marmite/cheese toastie, in December, fingers crossed!
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Love and Mountains!
Having to think of all of the things that I miss and love about New Zealand has been quite torturous..oh the list goes on..but my beautiful family has to be at number 1..this is an old photo which really warms my heart..my sister giving mt ruapehu a kiss!!
21 October 10 at 8:52am
I LOVE YOU MY FAMILY AND MY FRIENDS AND SWEET MOUNTAINS AND OCEAN AND SKIIIIES AND WIDE ROADS AND I MISS YOU MARMITE!!..I have no marmite, please somebody send me some marmite! I would rather have naked toast than toast without marmite!!
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25 October 10 at 11:53am
I have marmite now...stop stressing everyone..I`m calm again..
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27 October 10 at 1:44am
`love and mountains` Tessa, that is absolutely gorgeous
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the cutest pirates to sail the seas
my adorable niece and nephew::our pirate party!
20 October 10 at 10:17pm
oh bless! have a vote from me. good luck!
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22 October 10 at 4:00pm
I dunno if people will want to send you home to this lot they might fear for your life. Lol. I remember that day and that wild sword fight I had with them! Braveheart and Gladiator ain't seen a patch of it!
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22 October 10 at 10:15pm
I also remember that day..haha..they are so small they only reach your lengthy knees, but they came with full-force, and armed well! I also remember you retreating inside to a warm cup of maryannes tea, and maybe some arnica cream for your knees? haha
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maranui!!
the greatest cafe in the world (and my old work), in Lyall Bay, Wellington..nothing compares...I love you maranui!..here with my beautiful family drinking tea and looking at the seaaaaaaa xx
25 October 10 at 11:44am
Nothing beats it actually. It exceeds the rest doesn`t it. Those salads are top quality, taste and health!! Maranui, bless.
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our family waterfall!!
oh, this I can`t miss with my family!!...we drive a half-hour to this beautiful spot every year on boxing day and picnic in front of the waterfall, then swim!
20 October 10 at 10:10pm
We were eating marmite sandwiches remember mumx
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22 October 10 at 3:32pm
That's your mighty mama Maryanne there on the right, she raised you and your brothers and sisters on the Marmite! We want you back for another idyllic Marmite picnic at the waterfall Tessa! I've voted for you!
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22 October 10 at 9:32pm
Thanks Tall Timber! I`ve been dreaming about it, and our post marmite-picnic nap with only the sounds of the waterfall. Ah bless..
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THERE IS HOPE YET!! THANKS TO MARMITE!!
Its incredible how fast time goes, and also rather incredible how fast you end up somewhere while planning something else! When I left NZ June 2009, I planned to live in Berlin, and return in December with my return ticket! then bang crash pow my plans did a somersault and my money did a clever disappearing act, so the yellow brick road was diverted to Brussels. Here I lived off the good-will of an incredible kiwi and was nurtured with love and marmite every day for a few months which was the only thing that kept me alive & determined; to cut a long story short, I have been living in Brussels for over a year now!..and I am so happy, and so proud of what I have achieved!.. which I owe all to Marmite...and its true...Marmite has kept me afloat in the rockiest time of my life..so what can I say..PRAISE MARMITE! I had been trying to figure out how I could get home to my family for xmas, and the reality dawned on me that I would never have the money so I quite simply gave up. Thennn I hear that Marmite is `bringing home the kiwis`...and my heart gasped..MARMITE IS COMING TO SAVE ME AGAIN!! Well, fingers crossed. I would love nothing more than to spend a Christmas with my loved ones, and of course, an award winning gravy made with...marmite!!
21 October 10 at 1:01pm
yaaay good luck tessa you've got a new family member to meet too i hear!! xx
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21 October 10 at 11:50pm
yes yes I do! so far we have only been aquainted on skype once. Hope I get to give him a christmas cuddle !
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30 October 10 at 7:44am
And old friends to catch up with too! I haven't seen you since you were a wee girl eating your MARMITE toast fingers in your school uniform!!! Much love from the new Auckland councillor xxx cathy
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30 October 10 at 1:03pm
Sarah BLEASDALE Dear Marmite I am a very lucky girl. The first reason is that I am another wee kiwi marmite girl that lives aaaaaaaaaaal the way over here in cold cold Brussels with Tessa!! The second reason is that I also know and love Tessa's family who are aaaaaaaaaaaaal the way over with you Marmite, in Aotearoa!! Now, I REALLY want to go home and meet Tessa's new nephew Saul who her amazing sister (and my amaziing friend!) just gave birth to....so that must mean that I just cannot IMAGINE how much Tessa wants to go!! Marmite, the Coogan-Martin Family are very very special people. Actually I do not think I can think of another family that deserves to have their youngest duckling home for a HOT STICKY MARMITEY SUMMER CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Please wave your big beautiful Vitaman B wand and open up your big shiny heart and send Tessa home. You will plaster a huge grin over the face of so many kiwi Marmiters all over the world!!!! Much aroha Marmite, Sarah xxxx
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30 October 10 at 8:15pm
Heres my email I sent Marmite on 24/10/2010 Dear Marmite. I'll be honest I am in love with Weetbix . But, It'll be a cold day in hell before I eat Marmite and Vegemite lol. I am a minority in my family however. My sister Tessa (no word of a lie) has loved Marmite since a kid. Please have a look at her profile and add her to your faves.She has some great images up with more to come. We hope you enjoy the pictures she has. She is extremely well loved by all and Palmerston misses her badly. In fact if she is able to make it home on our behalfs we would have no problem contacting our local community papers and spreading the good news about Marmite and Sanitarium. In fact Sanitarium had a strong presence in the Manawatu. Its a shame the factory was shut down there. I hope this isn't a bribe. But were Tessa selected your generosity would not be unreciprocated. Yours Kindly. SMC (The older brother).
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30 October 10 at 10:20pm
Nbr. 451, hopefully one vote closer to getting home. Home! Such a magical word. Everyone deserves to go home for christmas...especially you Tessa! Your and your family's efforts are truly touching.
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488 votes
Judging
Sure, you may have 100,000 facebook friends to vote for you but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on the plane. It’s a quality, then quantity rule round here. We’ll be making our decision based on originality and creativity, how well your entry fits with the values of the Marmite brand, then popularity.
31 October 10 at 10:33pm
Oh my goodness my heart is racing ! The minutes and seconds are ticking by But have we done enough? will our lack of resources and technical no how go against her? We have had family with computers dying ,a keyboard damaged by over active toddler . Older members whose lack of broadband and no how has made registering as impossible as a climb of Everest ..the challenges go on, we aren't alone I am sure ........I have become totally obsessed with this quest of my daughters to secure a seat on the plane . However it is now time to let go ...........and trust . Thankyou for the opportunity to participate in what has been a wondrous outpouring and sharing from our children of their love for home and whanau. The creativity, humour, aroha coming thru the pages is marvellous and something for us all to celebrate . You are to be congratulated Marmite Kia ora
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:01pm
Hi Marmite Poppa bear (Dion) here using Momma (Maryanne) bear's computer. I want to say that I am standing looking out the back door, where I can literally see "a hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree"(that was my idea), waiting for my little Tessa bear to appear up the driveway of our house before Xmas. I know that Tessa bear aint got the necessary coin to get home to Kiwi-land on the big winged bird, so she's gonna rely on Marmite recognising the quality of her originality and creativity along with her almost 500 votes. I reckon she's a champion anyway, but I would say that wouldnt I......and I did. Cheers Tessa and special thanks to the 'team genius' in the creative department of Sanitariums adverising agency who thought of this wonderful campaign to assist 100 Kiwis home while keeping the legend of Marmite alive. Only 1 hour to go whew!
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:55pm
Ah, the competition is almost over! Good luck Tessa, I hope you win a ticket, so you can join your family on Christmas!
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