Mary McCullough - Winner !
MARMITE YOU ARE AMAZING
I want to thank each and every one who supported me and voted for me throughout the competition. I want to thank you all on Liam's behalf as well.It is as much his competition as it is mine.He has been very upbeat throughout the competition!!!
Everyone is a winner in this competition because we have had a ball and we have met so many fellow Kiwis.In true Kiwi fashion all through the weeks we have supported each other.
Thank you Marmite for the wonderful opportunity to enter this fantastic competition.You will be around for another 100 years and then some!! We will be forever Marmite fans wherever we are in the world.
Best Wishes to everyone xoxoxoxoxo
How My Family First Fell in Love with MARMITE!!
In the past I've wasted money
on what I thought was tasty spread
Didn't matter what I purchased,it was never what it said.
My search was far from over
Really,it had just begun!
My family was growing,we were always on the run.
In need of yummy sustainance sampling every spread in sight,
My wee Emma whispered sadly,
Mum will we ever get it right!
We have searched in every place we've been,
and yet we have not found the one on which we will agree
the one which wins us round.
We travelled to New Zealand,a land beautiful and free.
The Kiwis understood our need for that perfect spread,you see.
Have you ever tasted MARMITE,it tastes yum me on toast?
MARMITE!!.........we said in unison,no but we have tasted every other sort!
Is this the one,could this be it??
We smiled and danced with glee.
We sampled the delicious spread and shouted,
IT IS MARMIGHTY!!!
Many years have passed us by since that memorable day.
We finally found our favourite spread and we are still proud to say,
MARMITE,the first thought when we're hungry
the best thing since sliced bread
ONE HUNDRED YEARS devoted to it's followers,
THE PERFECT SPREAD IN RED!
31 October 10 at 4:47am
Thanks for your support over the last few weeks - good luck to you and i really hope you get there x
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31 October 10 at 5:43am
Good Luck Mary. I'd love to see you on the plane! xx
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31 October 10 at 6:19am
(Here's one of my last three... because your message on my page was so lovely! xx)
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Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way If Gran wins the Marmite Comp, She’ll be on her way (YAY) Jingle bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way All I want this year Marmite, Is Gran on Christmas Day
30 October 10 at 10:18am
Anouska, Karen and Liz,thank you all so so so much for your votes.I am really delighted to have reached the magic 1000 and more.I could not have done any of it if it was not for your kindness and support.And with a gorgeous wee face like Liam's who could ignore it.I just want to kiss it and hug him until I fall asleep.Thank you all so much again.xoxoxo
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Billboard
Plenty of time..
30 October 10 at 6:50am
Ha! Love it! Lots of luck from one of Angela Smiths supporters and vote 987!
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30 October 10 at 10:22am
Thank you Karen,Erin Louise,Angela and angela's lovely Mum and Dad and family for supporting me and my wee man Liam.Your support and votes mean the world to me.Thank you all again.Every good wish to you all and May Christmas be everything you want it to be for yourselves and your precious families xoxoxoxoxo
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30 October 10 at 10:27am
Thankyou also to Janelle,J,Roy,Mandy,Kylie,Emma,Jacqui and Jo for your votes and support.I really appreciate every one.xoxoxoxoxoxo
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What a view
What a stunning view, it's beautiful.. with it's red lid and yellow lettering!!
29 October 10 at 1:10am
WOW. I hope you get home. I want to make it to there as well! Another wee vote coming your way and thanks again for you support! :)
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29 October 10 at 2:28am
Hey Mary was away for a few days so couldn't vote. Here is one for you today. You are so going to make the 1000!!
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29 October 10 at 6:15am
Hey Mary, thanks heaps :o) #944 from me ! :o) xxx
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Counting Down..
Liam is watching carefully!
28 October 10 at 10:27am
Just a little longer Liam. Gran is coming! x
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Welcome Back!
Welcome Home with Marmite, I hope to see this sign very soon!
27 October 10 at 7:18am
Oh wow, me too Mary!! Thank you so much for your support, really really appreciated and I hope you do make it back! I have just been having another look at your page and its made my eyes water! Liam is absolutely gorgeous, I hope that you finally get to give him a very special Nana cuddle and I bet his Mummy and Daddy can't wait to see you either. It makes you feel very far away from each other when there is a bub involved doesn't it...lots and lots of Marmite luck and with any luck maybe we will meet at the airport and then you can have a cuddle from Louis in the meantime!! xxxx
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27 October 10 at 12:57pm
Eight hundred and ninty ninth vote! Whohoo! I was hoping I'd be the 900th ;).
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Marmite Airlines
There is no better way to fly and the food would be fantastic!
27 October 10 at 5:53am
Marmite Airlines - I like it! good luck vote 874 for you
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27 October 10 at 6:16am
Love the colours Marmite Airlines. Marmite, please bring Mary home. Vote 875 from Jamie Morris's Nana.
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27 October 10 at 6:19am
Wonder if Air NZ will do something like that to the plane bringing you all home, good one !
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Irish Christmas or NZ Christmas..
I know which one I prefer!!
26 October 10 at 7:37am
I hear ya Mary, I know which one I prefer too, had a few of those myself! :) Good Luck for the last week! :)
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A perfect day out at Piha
Marmite was there, I wish I was too!!
26 October 10 at 5:19am
Ahhhh, a good old westie beach! Beautiful, another vote today, Angela's Mum.
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26 October 10 at 6:57am
Vote 837 from Jamie Morris's cousin. Best wishes and I do hope you get a flight home to see your family.
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26 October 10 at 10:05am
Thank you ever so much Nicole,Elaine,William,Leah,Lisa and Liam for your votes and support.Hopefully all the Nana's,Grandad's,Mums,Dads,and wonderful children will spend a wonderful Christmas in a wonderful Country with our best friend MARMITE.xoxo
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Wishing I was in NZ
I have my Marmite, but I don't have my family and I'm not in sunny New Zealand!
25 October 10 at 3:30am
Well said Roy!!!!! 809 go for it MARY......
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25 October 10 at 7:29am
#810 for you Mary, good luck, Angela's Dad
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26 October 10 at 10:05am
Thank you so much Erin,we McCulloughs are a determined people!!xo
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Liam eating his favourite lunch!
Mmmm.. more Marmite please Mum!!
24 October 10 at 1:12pm
Oops, meant to say 'Marmite, bring this Grandmother to NZ'. Must need another dose of Marmite myself... lol. Vote # 798 coming your way Mary, from a Jamie Morris supporter.
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24 October 10 at 8:48pm
Yes he sure is a cutie, so he's vote 803 to help you on your way, from another Nana, Lisa McLean's Mum
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25 October 10 at 1:29pm
Nana's are the best! Marmite please send Mary home so little Liam can meet his Nana. I love the pic too, looks like he is driving a marmite car. :)
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Marmite Poem
This poem is dedicated to Marmite!!
23 October 10 at 8:33am
thanks for getting me started :) vote #757... i really hope you get to see your little man... he's so sweet!
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23 October 10 at 9:40am
Back at ya girl! Home Marmite Has your name on a plane ticket! Vote 761
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24 October 10 at 7:22am
Thank you so much Liam,Emily and Jo for your much appreciated votes and encouragement.Hey Guys.....not long now Whoop whoop!!!!
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Twinkle Twinkle
Liam's sleepy song
20 October 10 at 6:31am
Thank you everyone for your votes and support.This Gran needs them.She is soooooo missing her wee Liam and her precious little Emma and brilliant son in law William.Marmite I need to see them all Please Please Please!!
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20 October 10 at 6:38am
Sorry everyone the above message is really from me Mary!!!! I get carried away on the MARMITE Aircraft to Auckland!!! I realize too late that Roy has logged in not me!!!!!xoxo
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25 October 10 at 8:33am
A vote 4 u from a nick beever fan our mum has a grandson in devon england that she has never meet it breaks her heart. So best of luck ur grandchildrean are gorgous. Hope u get home 2 see them.
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Hey Gran not long now!!
I just want to see my Gran Marmite and I know she misses me more than anything,Please bring her home for Christmas!
18 October 10 at 5:24pm
#650 from a Jamie Morris Supporter. Hope you get a trip home to NZ too.
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19 October 10 at 1:57am
Thank you so much for your votes Guys,much appreciated!
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19 October 10 at 7:07am
#658 from Jamie Morris's Mum. Yes, Gran needs to be with her family asap Marmite. Let's get her and Jamie to NZ for Christmas! And what a CHRISTMAS that will be VIA MARMITE!!!!
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Today was brought to you by the letter M
Mmmmm.I just lurv, lurv, lurv, MARMITE
14 October 10 at 6:06am
Mackie thank you so so much.This Gran is as proud as punch of her wee mmarmite man! We could just sit and look at him all day!
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14 October 10 at 6:08am
Thank you so much Sharon.I appreciate your votes ans support.Leah is doing so well.She is a clever girl who deserves a seat on that plane home to the best country in the world!
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14 October 10 at 6:13am
Hey Megan,I cant wait to meet you at the airport.I will be the one dressed as a jar of marmite..just in case you might not notice!!!!!!!!!! Liam is so lovely isn't he Megan.Emma tells me every day what he is up to and if he did anything new!! I just get all choked up!! xoxo
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Marmite Please Bring my Gran to see me.
Gran,Mum and I love you and can't wait to see you!
14 October 10 at 6:04am
Hi Gemma you have the sweetest most beautiful little man.He is definately in need of one very special Aunty Lisa to visit him this Christmas!!She is lovely and I really hope she gets back to see you all.Thank you so much for your vote Gemma.
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17 October 10 at 6:56am
Thank you ever so much Anna.thank you for your vote as well.xo
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Bringing Home Gran!
Marmite please bring home Gran!
12 October 10 at 10:08am
Hey Kim,Liam and Gran will be joined at the hip when she gets there.We will definately have a huge MARMITE party!!xo
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12 October 10 at 10:15am
Hey Megan,The sun shines every day in New Zealand which is where you and I will hopefully spend this Christmas with our MARMITE boys and girls!!xo
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12 October 10 at 10:17am
Emma and Roy thank you so much for encouraging me and for voting for me.MARMITE reigns supreme!xoxo
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MARMITE THIS IS FOR YOU!!
Now this is the story all about how
My Gran's never met me up until now
So I'd like to take a minute just sit right there
I'll tell you how it came about that my Gran's not here
In Auckland, Waitakere born and raised
Out West is where I spend most of my days
Chillin out, maxin, relaxing all cool
And all playin on the playground outside of the school
When I heard about Gran and how she was all good
Started learnin all about her neighbourhood
I had one little question, I was a bit of a muddle
I asked "Why has Gran never come here for a cuddle?"
Mum told me the reason why Gran isn't here
She explained that she doesn't live very near
If there's anything I could do to have Gran appear
I was told man forget it, the air fare's to dear
I heard all about Marmite's Kiwi competition
So I yell to the spread "Yo Ho Please Listen"
Look at Gran's page and take note of her name
Cause Christmas without her just won't be the same,
Yours Sincerely,
Liam!
6 October 10 at 3:11am
Marmite please send Mary to see a very precious wee boy and his Mummy and Daddy for Christmas.They are all she dreams about.
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12 October 10 at 12:01pm
Hi Mary I am Megan Sargents mum you have a vote from me today. One of you has to get home
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14 October 10 at 6:18am
Hi Pauline,Thank you ever so much for your vote.I would just love to travel with Megan.I think she would be super company.Then again Pauline,all kiwis are just wonderful.Liam's Dad, My son in law is a kiwi and we adore him.IMegan does deserve a Christmas with her Mum though.I really hope she gets to go.xo
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How am I doin' Gran?!
Mum and I have just had tea and MARMITE onToasted soldiers! Mmm
1 October 10 at 11:23am
Hi Nicola,thank you ever so much for your kind words.He is just so precious.Thank you for your votes,I really appreciate them.xoxo
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3 October 10 at 5:17am
Oh Mary, he is just lovely. I hear you about the cold Irish christmas. Hopefully we will meet up on the plane on the way to the sunny shores of good old NZ. We may both get to the give the little men in our life a cuddle for the 1st time. Good luck, you have my vote today.
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Liam calling Marmite!
Christmas is coming!.......Please Marmite,is my Gran coming?
1 October 10 at 3:36am
such a cutie! Looks like his hair is growing quickly. I love the little curl.
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1 October 10 at 7:11am
Hey Em, Thank you so much.I am trying so hard and so is Liam!!! Is he sleeping more than usual as he has been making up wee verses and singing his little heart out every day!!!!!!! Love you all and miss you so much xoxoxo
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1 October 10 at 7:41am
Hi Lisa, His hair is so lovely! Emma loves playing with it as well,and because he is my first Grandchild I just think it is perfect!!! Typical Gran!! I think it is down to all that MARMITE he is having!!
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The Marmite Anthem!
God of Nations at Thy Feet
Please let me and my Gran meet
Hear us Marmite we entreat
A kiss and cuddle would be sweet
I love my Gran tho we've not met
A Great Ambassador I'd be I'll bet
You can bring her from afar
MARMITE,THE BEST SPREAD IN THE WORLD,
FROM A JAR.
1 October 10 at 7:48am
Aww Thankyou so much Jo and everyone.I adore him! Emma sends me pictures every day and I can never get enough of him!! Poor wee mite,he must be exhausted from all the singing!!!!
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1 October 10 at 7:50am
Thank you Susan, what a smart wee man he is!! Just like his Mum.
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My Favourite Photo
I just stare at this photo every day and every day I become teary eyed and proud to be Liam's Gran.He is just so adorable and comical and funny.He reminds me of his beautiful Mum,my lovely Emma. Please, Please Marmite take me to Auckland to see my little family.
27 September 10 at 9:19pm
Aww that's one of my faves too Mum! Liam wants to give you that big gummy smile in person so please Marmite, bring Liam's Gran home!!
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28 September 10 at 11:30am
oh this photo is gorgeous!!! Come on Marmite, let Liam meet his Gran!!!!!
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1 October 10 at 7:59am
Isn't he the cuddliest,happiest wee man Lisa?He is just like she was when she was wee girl.She is so Blessed and I am hoping Marmite will give me the opportunity to get a cuddle and a slobbery kiss or two!
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I Love you Marmite!
And I love you too Liam!
26 September 10 at 7:57am
Hi Lisa, Thank you from Liam and his Gran.He just spends all of his time working on his project!! He has forfeited his play time to produce some Marmite greats!!!! Thank you so much again for your support.xoxo
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26 September 10 at 7:59am
Hi Lisa, He is just as cute as a button,I just can't stop looking at him andimagining what it will be like to hold him for the very first time!! Thank you again Lisa.xoxoxo
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27 September 10 at 3:45am
You're most welcome! I know the feeling. I really like your entries, I hope your hard and creative work pays off. All the best.
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The Land of Marmite!
Marmite Marmite
Please put me
On a Special Flight
To the Land of NZ
The Best Place in the World to enjoy
A Marmite snack
With My Little Boy!
24 September 10 at 3:36pm
Go Liam's granny!! I bet he'd love to give you big cuddles and sloppy kisses as much as you want to hug and kiss him - in person!!
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26 September 10 at 8:05am
Hi Anouska, I'm going to DEMAND every hug and slobbery kiss I have missed out on since last January!!! Thanks again for your ongoing support and encouragement.xoxo
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Yeah Right!!!!!!!
Gran needs to see her Little Marmite Man!
Liam's Marmite Chant
Come on Marmite!
Aaah..... Dreams are made of Marmite
A Marmite Christmas is a Perfect Christmas
20 September 10 at 9:07am
Love your comment Mackie :). I keep voting everyday... love to see the vote count going up and up!
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21 September 10 at 6:28am
Hi Mackie First of all,Congratulations on your beautiful little girl and to your very proud Mum and Dad.I know how they feel!! Thankyou ever so much for your support and your kind words. It was just great Emma had a wonderful person to share the experience with.I felt so so sorry for her.She is just such a sweetheart.I miss her more each day and I can see so much of her in the photos of Liam!! I can't think of his age as every passing month means he is growing up fast. I wish you and your family every Blessing and enjoy your pretty girl.Gran and Grandad.........enjoy your wee woman,and her Mum! She is as special as my Emma and my little Marmite Man!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo
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21 September 10 at 8:29am
Hi Anouska Your support means the world.Thank you again and again.Every day I come on my heart skips another beat when I see the amount of votes.I am glad you are in New Zealand because I will get to thank you in person if Marmite thinks I deserve to win a ticket.Hope to see you then Anouska.xoxoxo
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I am Gran's little Marmite Man!
Please Please Marmite Bring My Gran Home to My Mummy and Me.
18 September 10 at 9:02pm
I hope your mum get to see you and Liam! I just got back from home with Leyton - every min was priceless. Good luck Emma's mum!
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18 September 10 at 10:56pm
Hi Zara, Thank you so much for voting for me.I I really do appreciate it.I sure would put you in my suitcase,and you would enjoy every second of the experience!!(not the suitcase bit!!)You must see New Zealand some day Zara.It is so beautiful.Kiwis are so welcoming and hospitable.Is it any wonder I so want to be there!!! Love xoxoxo
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18 September 10 at 11:05pm
Hi Vilma, I am so dying to see my precious Grandson.He is my first Grandchild and Emma is my Baby,so I need to see them both so badly!!You are right,time is precious and before you know it they are all grown up! Emma is proof of that!! Thank you so much for your support Vilma. xoxo
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Emma & Liam
I Love and miss them so much
17 September 10 at 10:34am
We miss you too Mum! Please bring Mum home Marmite!!
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Hoy Marmite!!
AN ODE TO MARMITE, By LIAM
The Daisy Marmite Song!!
I miss my Gran.......I feel a song coming on.......
I wish...
Liam wishing Gran was here in his sleep!
Our Little Marmite Man!
I do not have anything special to offer .All I want to say is thet I miss my beautiful family in Auckland and I want to join them so much.I have a precious Grandson Liam who is trying his first ever taste of Marmite! I have not met him yet as due to financial commitments.I miss my Daughter and her wonderful husband more than I can say.I cannot wait to see Liam for real and he is growing up so fast.Every time I recieve Photographs of him he has done something else new and my Daughter is just so proud of him but is upset because I am not there to share it with them.We are so close.I do not want to miss being the Gran I always wanted to be.I want us to have a close relationship and to enjoy the beautiful New Zealand we all enjoyed with our own children.At the moment I do not see it happening in the near future. I am so grateful for the opportunity to enter this competition.
17 September 10 at 12:24am
Hi Emma, Thank you so much.Everyone is so lovely.I just can't wait to get back to see our wee man.My Lovely Emma is such a Mum's girl as well and I miss her so much.She is always encouraging me!!She and William have given me the best gift ever..my marmite boy!
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17 September 10 at 12:40am
Hi Dave, Thank you so much.If only I could take some good weather back with me!!! It is very scarce over here!!Each morning we get up and see that it is not raining,we think it is fantastic!!!! O Emma told me Lachlan is the most gorgeous little boy.you must be so proud of him.I can't wait to meet you all.by the way Dave it has rained here all morning!!!!!
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17 September 10 at 12:48am
Hi Tara, I really appreciate your support and encouragement.I can't wait to see my little girl!! I'm just beside myself thinking of giving my Grandson lots of hugs.I have a lot of making up to do since last January 20th! We will need tons of Marmite and toast after all the Gran hugs!!
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19 September 10 at 8:08am
Hi Bex, Tears came to my eyes as I read your comments.Thank you so so much for your support.I will give you the biggest hug if I get to Auckland.Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see my Emma,William and the most precious bundle of joy....My wee Man! I can only imagine what it will be like to actually hold him and cuddle him.He will hopefully share his toast and marmite with me! Then I will know I am his friend!!!! Love xoxoxo
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25 October 10 at 9:02am
Wow you guys are seriously doing so amazing, come on Marmite please please please bring Mary home to New Zealand!!!
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1061 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 8:57pm
Mum you have been so fantastic and you definitely deserve to get one of the tickets! Marmite please send Mum over to spend Christmas with us and celebrate Liam's 1st birthday in January, we would love nothing more than to have you here with us Mum and we really, really hope you can be here. Lots of love, Em
Report this comment31 October 10 at 9:50pm
Last vote in from me!! I hope you get one of the tickets Mary. All the very best to you, Em & Liam :-)
Report this comment31 October 10 at 10:28pm
Mary! The time has come....I can't believe this is coming to end. It has been great getting to know your story and I wish you all the luck in the world to get home this summer. Fingers crossed we see each other on the plane home and you'll be able to get some practice in cuddling baby boys. Louis will be looking to give you a big smooch! Thank you and your supporters for all of your support and kind words. It has been AMAZING!
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