Sash Tapp - Winner !
Life is Just a walk in the Park
Please help me NZ Marmite. We Gotta Get Outta This place ...
Ka Mate! Ka Mate!
I'm watching ...
31 October 10 at 12:00pm
kia ora .. Sash Keep up that MARMITE HAKA ... or it really will be Ka Mate .. ..te pai hei wa heke mai nei haerenga - e noho ra! hei konei!
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MkII M100 XL
Got a bigger modified A380 plane, to carry more folks home for Xmas ... Just what are we going to do with a spare time after this ...
31 October 10 at 9:25am
Ohhh Sash..that's better! Air NZ Marmite will definitely need to bring out the super duper of their planes. Auckland airport had better think about installing stadium seating for the 8th Dec! Hope to see you soon and good luck, you sure deserve it!! x
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31 October 10 at 8:43pm
Love how we all got window seats. Thanks for putting me on your jumbo plane Sash.
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31 October 10 at 8:47pm
Sash that is so cool I see Ange up there, shes in a panic at the moment as her internet connection has gone kaput and she can't get on the net, but she thanks you for your great support and hopes you get home, (Angela's Mum)
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100 NZ Prezzies this Christmas
Santa has got 100 families sorted for this year - thanks to NZ Marmite - Sash loves being Santa's helper & out the front - A few people have jumped into the window seats but who'll have them in December? ... fingers (& paws) crossed & good luck to everyone and special thanks to all those that have commented & voted for me. Thanks heaps to Team Marmite.
30 October 10 at 10:10am
Thanks for supporting my friend Vicki Evans, vote 533 for you from NZ
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30 October 10 at 10:16am
oh sash, i am so happy we made it on this Marmite plane. You are the coolest dog ever. If for some reason we don't get on the plane back to NZ you should come check out my flat in Germany. I live by the blackforest. It is nice. Not as good as our forests in NZ but still kinda cool.
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31 October 10 at 11:33pm
Hey Sash, I'm loving your Marmite campaign plane ideas. I'd like to thank you for all the support over the last few months and I hope you get back to the mighty Manawatu to round up a few sheep. Take care over the next few weeks and fingers crossed, hope to see you on the plane home? Take care cheers Si.
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Just Me again
Getting near the end ...
29 October 10 at 8:37am
yay 502 votes for my baby!!!!! Please come home Sash.
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29 October 10 at 11:24am
Thanks Sash for supporting Vicki Evans. Number 505 for ya!
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29 October 10 at 11:44am
I'll look like that when the comp ends too. its been so much fun
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Hey there's another Dog
Check out "Justice (dog) Warden" another dog in WA that been separated from his/her Mum. I know how it feels!
Manchester Hoodies
Manchester has a reputation for bad areas ... here are a couple of hoodies (Raven & I) seen in our area. (actually Manchester is wonderful and is nothing like what the Londoners make it out to be - The NW people are very friendly)
27 October 10 at 1:40pm
Oh Sash, you're too cute. Out of votes but I am sending you my love and hugs.
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27 October 10 at 3:06pm
Cool photo Sash, another vote from South Island, Jill,Dog lover.
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29 October 10 at 3:48am
Sash, could you be any cuter? I'm not sure you could! You've got my last vote for the day and I'll try to rustle up some more for the last few days :)
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My Checklist
Hi folks. I was getting worried that the date Mr NZ Marmite tells us if we’ve got a ticket (or not) is going to be enough time (or not) to do all the things I need to do to ensure I arrive in Auckland with all the other winners on Wed 8th Dec ... so I’ve done myself a checklist with some critical dates. I will need 2 more days notice, however, the good news is that Bill ‘n Judi have told me I will be travelling whether or not Mr NZ Marmite provides me with a ticket or not. Bill seems to think that Mr NZ Marmite would never really buy a ticket for a dog ... but ... I thought they would ... and I’m sure that all the people voting for me thought so too. If you believe then, please continue voting for me. I can’t wait to see my Mum again. She’ll come up to Auckland from Palmerston North to pick me up.
26 October 10 at 5:00pm
Dog lover from Christchurch just gave you another vote Sash, I think your web-site is just brilliant and I wish you and the Dog a safe trip back to New Zealand. Even though I don't know you feel I do, you have a great sense of humour and that is invaluable !
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28 October 10 at 1:24am
Sash Oh Sash ... You're gonna see your Mumma soon Baby... Please MR MARMITE Man or Lady, Sash really really wants & needs your help to get back home to be with her Mum .... Loving you Sash .. ALL will be well ... Auntie Jude xx
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Fishing
Can't help laughing when I take Bill walking past these Englishmen fishing on the canal or in the commercial fishing ponds ... yes my fellow compatriots ... ponds where they pay to sit and fish in a muddy looking pond ... and then they have to put the fish back ...
25 October 10 at 10:28am
Hmm at least the sun's out in the top one I guess...
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26 October 10 at 8:30am
Thanks for supporting my wife Natalie. I will share my last vote with you.
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Latest Breaking News from Old Trafford
Roo Nay has signed a new 5 year deal with ManU. Our courageous reporter speaks to Sir Alex to discover the real solution ...
24 October 10 at 11:29pm
Hey Peter ... There's more to this than we (& the media) know ... will have to wait for the book ... Thanks Jill ... & it's still shakin' down there .. our thoughts are with you.
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26 October 10 at 12:08am
Great investigation work Sash, .....maybe you could do me a favour and investigate as to why my computer is so slow while I'm Marmiting...???
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26 October 10 at 3:33am
I think Marcus Prebble is your man Erin (... well to sort out yr laptop anyway). Bro Dan & Marcus always used to sort Bill's PC out in Rotorua. BHTKs web site is just so popular!
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NZ dogs molt in NZ Summer
NZ Summer = UK Winter - Yeah well - Figure that one out. I still haven't adjusted to molting in the UK Summer therefore I have to put this ridiculous coat on when I take Bill out for his daily walk. Going back to NZ would be lovely ...
24 October 10 at 3:35am
Hi Sash - was chatting to Daniel the other day, would be so good to see you all again - I remember every time I went to visit Dan there would be a stampede of dogs coming to greet me :) #408
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24 October 10 at 7:29am
Thanks everyone for your comments. Vicki - thanks for your offer. I'll be getting Bill 'n Judi to take me to Heathrow where I get my last vet check and put in my box. It's funny really because even though I have to pay the equal to a first class ticket I get to travel in steerage. Mum (Nikki) will be picking me up at Auckland. Marcus - I do miss my old mates KC & Raven. I've told Bill that he'll have to invest in a burglar alarm once I've gone.
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25 October 10 at 6:36am
It sounds like you're covered then Sash! Which is a good thing, because I think your entry has GOT to be one of the top 100!!
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More news from No.11
Sash caught up with George this morning on his way to Westminister ...
21 October 10 at 6:44pm
Kia Ora tapps - George looks worried ha ha
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22 October 10 at 11:06am
Hi Sash, go for it babe....!!!!!!your photoshop skills are improving all the time, your posts are so wicked .......Bill must have been busy!!!!!
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23 October 10 at 5:04am
I love your new profile pic!......What a gorgeous woggy!....:).....Lets get you home......
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More Breaking News from Old Trafford
Marmite's intrepid reporter "Sash Tapp" is the only reporter brave enough to ask Sir Alex the important question ...
21 October 10 at 4:11am
HI Sash, I had a look around Old Trafford last month - the players facilities were really very basic which surprised me considering the amount of money the club has. Anyway, good luck and thanks for supporting my friends Erin and Michael #368
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22 October 10 at 10:17am
Hi Craig, I often take Bill for a walk past ManU's Carrington training ground which are very impressive (and near by). I believe the ManU team meet up there before their games at Old Trafford, so they probably get ready there in comfort while their opposition are in the "basic" changing rooms. I am hoping that Erin gets home along with Michael ... cheers!!
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News Flash from Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
NZ Marmite special reporter "Sash Tapp" has an exclusive interview with ManU star player "Rooo ... nie" and finds out the real reason why he wants to leave the famous club ....
22 October 10 at 9:49am
Hi Sash- you always get the best news stories first! Heard you are trying 'Strictly' next year- is that true??
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23 October 10 at 3:36am
Wayne has reason... that British stuff is far inferior!!
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Marmite restocked
Judi was in London yesterday and restocked our NZ Marmite ('cos Bill used it all up last week in his cooking) from Kiwifruits New Zealand Shop (behind NZ House). Also got us some Tamarillo Chutney & real Griffins Gingernuts. I bet she also got some Summer Rolls which she's hidden from Bill & I.
21 October 10 at 6:00am
Vote 370 Sash from a Jamie Morris supporter, trying to get him back to the Wairarapa. Hope you get to Palmerston North with Marmite. Cheers mate!
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21 October 10 at 6:00am
Forgot to say that I love your page. Good luck.
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21 October 10 at 1:02pm
Look at those eyes...how could anyone resist giving Sash a ticket home!
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The Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Talking about walks and looking at Marcus’s Bach on the Rotorua Lakes made me recall one of the best parts of living in Rotorua; being close to Whakarewarewa Forest. I used to take Bill, KC & Raven for walks in the forest at least once or twice per week. We had our favourites. We started walking on the Redwood tracks but because there were too many “people” (Bill made us stay on our leads) we gradually worked our way further and further out into the real forest out by the mill. This is where the Sulphur City marathon runners do a lot of their training. There are kilometres & kilometres of good forest roads and tracks. MTB paradise! We had lots of fun in the forest. Raven got lost once. She was just a puppy and took off after a rabbit. Bill had to go home to get reinforcements to come back to find her. The best times were when we all got lost. We’d come out of the forest kilometres from where Bill thought we were. All good! I loved it and I want to go back to New Zealand to live so my Mum & Rob can take me walking in forest near Palmy.
19 October 10 at 8:02pm
Plotted some of our walks. May not be quite right 'cos it's been 5+ years and memory is lagging - I need to go back to do these walks again.
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20 October 10 at 10:53am
You certainly do Sash, hope you get to go home to do all these walks all over again!
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Bridgewater Canal
A 360ish photo along the canal where I take Bill for a walk. While this is nice - I'd much rather be playing in the forests and on the beaches in New Zealand.
18 October 10 at 12:28pm
And another couple from the Smith camp! Keep it up, Sash. You're doing a great job for you and Bill.
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19 October 10 at 2:11am
Hope you get to run in the wonderful kiwi forests soon Sash!
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19 October 10 at 3:08am
Wow Cool Photo! Heres a vote! #341
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Getting Ready
Nothing like being a Girl Guide - "Be Prepared" - they say. I finally got Bill to dig out my travelling capsule (been watching too much Mining Rescues lately (wasn't that great)) ... Anyway ... here is a movie of us finding Raven & my boxes ... that's me managing the show ... enjoy!
17 October 10 at 7:25am
Sash I love this - I can imagine a few Marmite sammies were in order after all that work (for Bill anyway!).
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17 October 10 at 1:48pm
323 - a vote from Emily Lauders sister i really hope that you get a flight home puppy
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17 October 10 at 11:25pm
Thanks everyone for your support & encouragement. Surprisingly easy to do this but I did have to send Bill out to buy a cheap tripod. 1. Digital camera on the tripod, 2. Judi to click the shutter every now & again. 3. I used W7 Movie maker to input all the photos, 4. my fantastic editing and 5. then publish movie (low res to keep file size down). All good fun. Give it a go. Yes Jared. English garage with no sealed concrete floor – just gravel. Anything in there over winter gets damp and covered with mildrew. Yuk! Correct Kirsty. Lots of cups of tea with marmite & cheese toasties after this.
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My Coronation Street
This is a 360 view of where I live in WA14 5LE UK. The postcode suggests I live with the Cheshire set but please .... get me out of here ... (you may have to click on the photo to get a better picture & see me sitting on the step) ... 'cos winter is coming with more cold weather & snow!
15 October 10 at 12:05pm
Nice to see that my plants are doing well. I hope you aren't digging up the gardens and burying your smelly bones in there Sash. Don't worry we have a lovely garden here ready and waiting for you Sash.
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15 October 10 at 9:08pm
Thanks for all those lovely comments & votes. Mum - You know how I like to dig holes under trees & lie in them in hot weather don’t you – well the weather here isn’t hot enough! I’d love to come home and dig holes under your trees as well as tunnels at the beach.
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Marcus Prebble's - Marmite Live WebCam
http://83.233.153.9:7030/view/viewer_index.shtml
Watch NZ Marmite in action. What does he really do once the cupboard door is closed.
Will he rendezvous with (Kim Martelli’s) Mademoiselle Gaperon d'Auvergne or Mademoiselle Saint Nectaire.
How can you miss NZ Marmite’s answer to New Zealand's Shortland Street or Manchester's Coro Street.
16 October 10 at 3:57am
Thanks Sash for your lovely comments and votes, you are really awesome and creative, and so nice. I really think that Marmite should send you home for xmas.
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16 October 10 at 4:04am
I've had no luck opening the website though... :(
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16 October 10 at 5:58am
Bill's put the link onto NZ Marmite's Facebook. The link works from there.
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Kirsty Woodward's Marmite Risotto
Yeah - I made Kirsty's risotto tonight but still haven't got any bacon so variations again .... 50/50 NZ Marmite stock & Judi's cheap white wine that she left in the fridge and roasted some butternut. The "pumpkin" here in the UK aren't as sweet as the blue (grey) pumpkin we're used to back in good old NZ. It passed the Judi test with flying colours. Dan back in NZ backs a mean pumpkin risotto ... (you have to try it with NZ Marmite Dan ... purrity good)
15 October 10 at 5:11am
Oh Sash this looks much better than mine!!
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15 October 10 at 5:52am
Looks good. Here is a vote from me and Imogen.xx
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16 October 10 at 6:08am
Thanx Kirsty - It's Bill photo shopping that makes it look good but as they say in Master Chef - it's all in the tasting & I bet yours would take the prize. Thanx too to Lisa & Imogen - go gals!
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Know the Name of this Kiwi
Saw this fellow Kiwi walking past ... seems that no one is voting for him in BHTKs ... so he's decided to start walking back to New Zealand ... if you can tell me his name I'd like to vote for him ....
14 October 10 at 9:59am
Lisa - I reckon that Bill has been photo-shopping my pictures. It looks like I'm smoking something doesn't it. Kirsty - the last decent swim I've had was at Pukehina in the Bay of Plenty. I was really good in the surf and was the only one of the 3 dogs that could get the stick back from behind the waves. But I think I'd rather fly back to NZ this time ... please Mr Marmite.
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14 October 10 at 12:51pm
Oh good ole footrot flats...Memories, thanks Sash... Good luck in your quest in getting home :)
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15 October 10 at 9:39am
Hey Sash, I'm loving the Footrot Flats theme, definitely a kiwi classic, good luck with getting back to Palmy, you've got my vote, cheers Si.
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Kylie and Xavier Lopez's Twice Baked Spuds
My twist on Kylie & Xavier's recipe. I'd run out of bacon so I used mushrooms (pan fried) & tomato flesh instead. Pork on wilted spinach and glazed carrot with a glass of Cotes du Rhone. Main ingredient NZ Marmite - of course.
13 October 10 at 10:46pm
Lisa - you are so right ... kicked Bill outside to check and he reports back that they are "Cheyenne" chilli peppers - so in that case they probably are they right size.
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14 October 10 at 3:52am
ah okay. They're the right size then. Glad you got Bill onto it. You could use it to spice up your next Marmite cooking adventure. I personally quite like the mix of chili peppers, tomato, marmite and avocado.
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14 October 10 at 10:06am
Thanks Kylie & Xavier - your recipes are choice! Lisa - I'll definitely give that combo a try - Wish I was back in the BOP to get some decent avocados. (& get some decent Marmite)
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Thank You Mr Marmite
... for having me in the Favs top 3 last week .... I really appreciated that.
13 October 10 at 4:48am
You are a good pup sash, voting to get you home!!
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13 October 10 at 9:31am
Hi sash, a vote from Jared's mum Good Luck xxx
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Your Country Needs You
Lots of excellent blogs here so find one and ....
12 October 10 at 6:59pm
Good on you Sash....we're keeping our fingers crossed for you!
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12 October 10 at 8:56pm
Thanks Kylies & Xavier. Tried your double bake potato last night for dinner Kylie Lopez - yummy. Hey Kylie Baudet - What up with your page - when I click on the link it doesn't go anywhere & I can't find a page for you?
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13 October 10 at 2:59am
Awesome page Sash - last vote for the day 249 :)
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It's just not fair ...
Just look at these photos Bill 'n Judi took on the Canal de la Robine in a small French village called Salleles-d'Aude. They were there enjoying themselves while I was stuck at the kennels. And ... look at that cassoulet (Yummm!!) ... that I missed out on ... if I was at home in New Zealand with my Mum I wouldn't be treated like this. Please Mr Marmite ... bring me home.
12 October 10 at 4:58am
They say the Cassoulet from Castelnaudary is the original recipe - Is this true Kim? (you're the expert on everything French now ...)
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13 October 10 at 5:12am
That cassoulet was yummy- sure you'll get some soon Sash
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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - El Toro Bravo
When Bill 'n Judi were here I was dreaming of being in the Bull Arena with El Toro Bravo. I think I've worked out what they get so mad about ... people keep stealing their Marmite ... & ... don't worry - the bulls here sometimes win and never die.
11 October 10 at 8:23am
I love Footrot Flats, that really brings me back home.....some things are pure Kiwi, Marmite is one of them and Footrot Flats is definately another, not to mention Minties and Pineapple Lumps!!!!
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12 October 10 at 5:01am
Vote 234 :) Enjoying your Footrot Flats posts! Thanks for your support! Keep it up!
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An Artist at Colilioure
Interesting this artist ... however, I think he's only got one thing on his mind ... I asked him his name but he got a little upset !
Matisse & Collioure
Photo of a Matisse which is on the wall & the scene as it is today.
Collioure,
If this place had a flag mast on the hill it could have been Russell in the Bay of Islands. Lots of artists in the back streets. Matisse spent many summers here - part of the formation of the Fauvism art movement. Very strong & vibrant colours. Bill 'n Judi had lunch at Port-Vendres - sea food as fresh as you'd get back in New Zealand. I could picture Daniel Carter eating at a place like this as it's not far from Perpignan.
9 October 10 at 12:55am
This makes me sooo hungry Sash, that food looks brilliant. Another vote from me for ya.
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10 October 10 at 6:38am
Thanks Simon. Mum's there ATM doing vet science at Massey. Can't wait to join her!
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10 October 10 at 6:40am
I'm afraid I have to report that Bill said to Judi "Don't offer me one of those snails". What can I say ...? But Judi did eat them. Isn't she courageous!
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Capestang
While Bill 'n Judi were walking along the banks of the Canal du Midi and drinking pichets de Vin Rose in the town square ... what was I thinking about ... you're right ... bringing home the Kiwis
8 October 10 at 9:52am
keep smiling Sash, me and Michael are hoping to be brought back as well........well he's going but needs me,his faithful KIWI owner to keep him company.......
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8 October 10 at 9:52am
keep smiling Sash, me and Michael are hoping to be brought back as well........well he's going but needs me,his faithful KIWI owner to keep him company.......
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I'm back
Bill 'n Judi back from their sojourn to the Lanquedoc. I've been to the lovely people at Moss Cottage Kennels but Bill didn't let me have the laptop while I was there. Never mind - I've got lots to tell you all, however, I've got to catch up on a little sleep first ... the other puppies at the kennels kept me awake with their barking all night. Had a nice shampoo and set just before I came home so I smell lovely (... but that won't last long!) Thanks to all you folks passing through and voting ... I'll be back voting now too.
7 October 10 at 1:04am
Yay! Glad you're back Sash. We've miss you! You have my vote for today too. Hope you catch up on the well-deserved sleep.
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7 October 10 at 2:58am
Sash great to have you back! I look foward to hearing about your trip!
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7 October 10 at 9:21pm
glad you enjoyed your holiday at the kennels, next time Bill and Judi go on holidays you can come and stay with me. Weather here is lovely and have got a new bed for you to sit outside in the sun with the chickens. Hope to see you soon Sash. XOXOX Mum
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Christmas in NZ
Kirsty - your picture of Hunta reminded me of what my Mum does to me at Christmas. Snap ... & pretty choice ! .... Can't wait ...
5 October 10 at 3:23pm
Huntaway! We have one here! Love your posts!
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7 October 10 at 2:58am
Thats what I call Holiday Spirit! Love this pic!
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7 October 10 at 9:16pm
Hey guys thanks ... I wish I had more votes to give out everyday ... but to all my whanau out there ... you know who to vote for don't you! ... (Click on the red links above)
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Heff the rooster
I don't think I want to mess with this guy !
28 September 10 at 10:29pm
Don't worry Sash he's not that bad, in fact he's a big softy. I'll make sure he's in the chicken coup at night so he doesn't crow under your window in the morning. And you'll love he harem, we get about 10 eggs a day from from them, plenty left over for baking.
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Part of my NZ Whanau
LHS - Molly Possum and Blue, (even though he is gone now). RHS - Molly Possum and the daffodils from the garden. They need a big sister to tell them important things - like eating all your Marmite to make you big 'n strong.
20 October 10 at 3:19pm
I have another dog called blue... oooo this is getting too freaky for words!
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It's Spring in NZ
This is Mum's backyard today. This is where I want to play ....
10 October 10 at 10:31am
Sash, the dogs sent me back here, they really want you back in NZ, they think the bark and flowers from trees like this are almost as good as marmite to eat. So here's vote 205 in the hope you can be home for summer.
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BBQ - Kiwi Style
Now this is a real BBQ - Kiwi style. Whole lamb (probably "2 tooth" mutton knowing Bill) on a spit over the fire. That's me waiting patiently waiting for Uncle Rob to drop me a bit every now and then. I have more class than Raven ... She did the cleaning up the next morning!
24 September 10 at 9:54pm
Thank you so much for your kind words Sash! It's amazing to see how generous and suppostive Kiwi's are of each other and it is really appreciated. I hope you're feeling much better now and I have my fingers crossed that Marmite puts us both on a plane in december...
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England's National Dish
Although they don't look much - these are the 2 best curries houses in Manchester ... Mmmmm ... Would love a piece of hangi; pork chicken, kumera, stuffing
24 September 10 at 8:07am
Oh Sash, thanks for your vote! I hope that you get back to your Mum too, I'll ask my pups upstairs if they'll keep an eye on you and send the Marmite Angel your way! Best of luck xxxx
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My Backyard Mates
Mr Robin is the Sergeant Major of our backyard. It's his territory and all birds need his permission to do anything out there. We also have a family of grey squirrels. And the Great_Tits - you wouldn't believe how quickly they go through the seeds in that container ... and last winter they really needed it. ... There are also 9 goldfish in the fish pond. Mr Heron did get a few of these early on until a cover was put over it. Regular pigeon visitors and often see a pair of doves as well.
23 September 10 at 11:23pm
I do miss the singing of the Tuis in the trees outside the windows in Rotorua. They also seemed to know when the flax was about to flower.
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24 September 10 at 12:53am
<3 <3 Love you Sash ... the Tui's will be here soon, just like we are hoping you will be too .... love to Billy & Judi xx
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24 September 10 at 6:24am
Ahhh The tuis are around here at the moment as i'm sure you soon will be, best of luck Sash!
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Feeling Better Today
Made it down to the half landing where Bill brought me the laptop. I've had 2 big red pills, a dried biscuit, left-over porridge, and some of my dried food ... so I must be feeling a bit better. Thanks for your get well wishes... Its those & the thought of eating Marmite in NZ that cheered me up ....
24 September 10 at 6:02am
Awww come on Marmite, how can you resist those puppy dogs eyes!! Send Sash home to her mummy!
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25 September 10 at 4:33am
Thanks Mum. Feeling a lot better today. Really sorry I'll never get to meet Blue ... but another friend for Rav in pet heaven.
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I'm sick
It's times like this that I want to be with my Mum ... back in New Zealand ... vet gave me a big needle & I've got antibiotics to take for the next few days ... (I think Bill may have slipped me some of that UK Marmite .... )
23 September 10 at 8:39am
Poor Sash...chin up. you'll be off to NZ soon!
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23 September 10 at 12:33pm
Oh oh oh Sash ... this is NOT good ... NZ mighty MARMITE is what you need..to bring you home to Mum, Rob (&me)...!! Get well Sash - we need you
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24 September 10 at 4:57pm
Oh Sashy, You better get back home soon and come get some proper food. We all miss you heaps back in NZ. Love you heaps Sashy Mum
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Manchester Film Set
Let through this film set in the streets of the Norther Quarter yesterday. Saw this dude who looks like his definitely been eating his Marmite.
23 September 10 at 12:51am
I think my 2 claw typing is letting me down ... Not feeling too well today ... going to the vet later!
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Whitby
This is where Captain Cook started his training for his sea-faring. Now the Goth centre of Engalnd. Lovely chip 'n chips and smoked kippers .... but nowhere near as good as those from the fish shop at the wharf, Mangonui.
22 September 10 at 8:50am
You look like a bit of an old sea dog Sash
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23 September 10 at 1:00am
mmmm fish n' chips, I miss them a lot... we have moules et frites in France but the mussels are not like the good old green lipped ones. I think the best fish n' chip place would have to be in Akaroa. Vote number 64 for ya Sash!
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Judi's Ox tail Stew
Need I say anything more ... the magic ingredient ... You guessed it ... Marmite!
20 September 10 at 12:29pm
SASH - your 'dindins' served on GOLD dinner plates...!!! See what having MARMITE provides !!!
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20 September 10 at 10:17pm
if only Aunty Jude ... we know we've won lotto as well ... just don't know when exactly ....
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For dinner tonight
Judi is making us Ox Tail Stew ... needs to spoon of Marmite to complete the dish ... Mmmmm
Me, KC & raven in New Zealand
This picture is back in New Zealand. KC is the border collie. Raven the rottie and that's me on the right ... waiting to come inside to get some Marmite
20 September 10 at 6:00am
KC had to stay in New Zealand because she was too old to travel. She was adopted by Mandy in Picton. She really loved it there because she got to live a life of luxury; going to the beach every day so she could scratch in the sand at the beach. Digging tunnels to find the Marmite.
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20 September 10 at 12:26pm
So miss KC & Raven. COME HOME SASH - needing your MARMITE !!!
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Ye Old Sea Captain ...
I asked this old sea captain if he could take me back to New Zealand ... He's got a heart of stone ... wouldn't even talk to me ... besides he's got no Marmite
19 September 10 at 10:21am
If he was a real sea-faring man Sash - he'd eat Marmite - bite him on the leg & test his reaction ....
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20 September 10 at 12:24am
Naah .... I'm the lick-you-to death type ...
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Coupla mates back in NZ
Mum, her bro & all her mates used to go over to the East cape, Onepoto Bay (off Hick's bay) for their summer holidays. Good surfing! We meet some real characters there. ... Horse & the Dog ... Acknowledements to Footrot Flats and Murray Ball (If I'm breaking any copyright rules please tell me & I'll take this off immediately)
18 September 10 at 10:50am
Yeah come live with me Sash and we can chill in the sun together :)
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24 September 10 at 1:55am
Really like this post..... big fan of the Footrot Flats!!! Great work!!
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24 September 10 at 6:03am
Ha this photo is so awesome!! Bringing back tonnes of memories I love it. You got my vote Sash!!
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May just Chill out today
Yeah .. lying back a little ... this internet radio is cool ... Bill listens to Hauraki ... still thinks they're out in the gulf behind Waiheke ... but Me I like listening to Rog on The Morning Rumble ... Mmmm should I take my PocketDAB back ?
17 September 10 at 11:35am
I see you all ready SASH...watchin' & waitin' ... we've voting bub...Auntie Jude xxxx
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20 September 10 at 12:25am
ahhh chill out days are the best especially when the weather is getting colder, brrrr! Marmite should bring us all home to the warmth. It's sunny here today but very very chilly!
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Yearning Kiwis at "Another Place"
Check out this chap at this place called "Another Place". ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Place ). 100 of these Kiwis with their jars of Marmite standing on the beach yearning to go back to New Zealand. That's Bill in his Northland jersey. He's so old - he thinks that Ted Griffin is still the Coach and goes on about scissor movements by the Going brothers - Super Sid, Brian & Ken. I have to keep reminding him not to call them North A.....! (sorry I just can't say it but you know - jaffaland - of the luvin' kind) Chur Cuz !!
10 October 10 at 6:45am
Hi Cherie, This isn't too far from South Manchester where we live and we love to take our kiwi visitors to this beach without telling them about the sculptures - just to see how long it takes them to notice. Quite funny at times. Is that NZ humour or what?
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20 October 10 at 3:22pm
Are naked people covered in marmite quite common over there?
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Paris for Xmas 2009
Not like a Kiwi Xmas at all! Look at that old tower thingy! We have one of those back in Jaffa-land that's 4M taller and 108 years younger ... didn't need to come here to see one of those.
20 October 10 at 8:56am
Hehe, what a BEAUTIFUL wee thing Sash is! Fingers crossed you get to return home pup!! I'll send a vote your way tomorrow x
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I found a cuzzie (I think ... )
Mmmm same eyes, same nose, same cute smile ... hey we could be cuzzies girl ... what part of kiwiland do you come from ...(sigh) ... don't you miss your family at times like this!
Another Kiwi Traveller
I'm sure this gezza must be a kiwi ... look he's trying to hide his jar o' marmite. Thanks to Musee d'Orsay -- http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html ... doesn't it make you homesick.
17 September 10 at 3:33am
Love the French look!! I'm sure they'd all be a bit happier with marmite to start the day!
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17 September 10 at 9:59am
Would have given Vincent the balanced diet he probably needed.
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Call this a car ....
Give me a Holden any day! Vvvrrrrooooooom! Vvvrroooom!
Corner Diary on Canal Du Midi
Yoo .... Check out this shop on a barge on the canal du midi. Not as good as the diary on the corner back in good ol' Sulphur City. .... aaah mate! Bill thought he'd left me behind at the dog kennels. Dogs 3 - Bill 0
24 September 10 at 9:14pm
Judi & Bill are off to Capestang again for a week or so ... (I'm going to the nice people at Moss Cottage kennels while they're away.) That's near the Bezier's end of the Canal du Midi. They absolutely love it there ... I think it reminds them of NZ 'cos they love their rugby there. Casoulet & lots of red wine.
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9 October 10 at 11:38pm
I remember it well. Voted today- bring home Sash!
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10 October 10 at 6:46am
It is time to go down to Gimie's for another wine purchase?
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Dynamite Marmite
Remember the good old kiwi trailer ... leave it in the backyard ... fill it up with rubbish and take it to the dump! Well that Bill - leaves it right in the middle of our Rotorua backyard - just where we wanted to play - so answer ... Cheesy with a bit o' Marmite .... build up the energy ... put the shoulder in and move it along ... No problem ... Dynamite Marmite !!! Dogs 2 - Bill 0 ---- You seen the apologies they call trailers here in the UK? No contest.
Our backyard in Rotorua
Now this is what I call a backyard. Look lots of exciting things. Totora tree in the background. A peach tree. Even a bit of rusty corrugated iron. That tyre thing was part of KCs agility training set up. She was pretty good at that. We used to jump through that hoop thing but Raven was too fat. That odd looking pakeha is Bill. He thought he was being smart by fencing off a bit of the backyard to put us dogs in ... it didn't work. He only tried it once - the 3 of us escaped. Dogs 1 - Bill 0.
15 September 10 at 2:43am
What a great page! My poor abandoned 14 year old puppy is waiting for me back in NZ. Best of luck with the comp :)
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16 September 10 at 12:45pm
..Stopping 4 a ''kiwitea'' ... but wait ... OH .. it's MIGHTY MARMITE - just the thing 4 Bill, Sash & Me .. hehehehe .j.
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Manchester in Winter
This is what it's like in our backyard in winter in Altrincham UK. If you like cold, wet, cold & wet - well this is for you - not me.
Me & my old buddy Raven
Raven & I playing football in the backyard with Bill & Judi. They don't even have decent lawns here! (or is Bill just lazy ... )
Sash Tapp
Woof woof woof (Yoo ... What's up Cuz! )
... How can a-not-so-young puppy feel happy when Bill puts a jar of English Marmite next to me.
I've been here in Manchester (UK) since 2006 when my Mum (Nikki) and her bro (Dan) were living here with Bill & Judi (their parents from Rotorua but originally from Kaikohe in the Far North - BTW - Go the mighty Tanewhas). ...
Unfortunately when Mum's 2 year visa ran out she went back to NZ to do her vet science degree. Mum is now a poor student. (Violins playing dramatically in the back ground).
Even though Bill wouldn't take me to watch Man U at Old Trafford, things were OK while I had my old NZ Rottie-buddy Raven here. She played with me all the time. (I'll upload a video of us playing shortly). Raven, sadly, got the big C about a month ago and has gone to puppy heaven.
Now I am really sad.
I'd like to go back to live with Mum & Rob, her partner. They live on the fringe of Palmy and have got chocks and cats ... things I can chase. ... that has to be lots better than being here in cold wet Manchester - and bets on ... I'll get toast with real New Zealand Marmite as well .... Now that'd make me happy again.
20 October 10 at 3:34pm
I'm a big animal lover so have to vote for a dog called Sash! Can you please call my dogs? I'm trying to convince them to vote for me, but they are having trouble with the computer...
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20 October 10 at 3:35pm
ps; love your idea - wish i had though of it!
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21 October 10 at 9:40pm
thanks so much for supporting my sister Alisa! You guys def deserve a vote and a trip back to NZ from marmite !!!! (vote #384)
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16 October 10 at 4:01am
Marmite, pretty please send Sash and Bill home this year for xmas. Pretty much as Kirsty has said, not only have they put so much effort into this page with lots of new and witty posts, they (and their families and supporters) have also been very supportive of us other competitors. They really show the great kiwi spirit of getting in there and helping others. I really look forward to reading Sash's page everyday and also reading the comments written on my page. I really think they deserve to win this flight home.
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20 October 10 at 8:54am
Oh... Sash, what an adorable page! I can't believe it's taken me this long to stumble across it. Sounds like Sash would love to be able to return to her roots in NZ, lots of wide open spaces to run around in down that way after all. Best of luck Sash, your story makes me well up!! xxx
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31 October 10 at 11:49pm
Hey Marmite just want say a huge thanks for this great competition...there are so many great Kiwis out there. So many creative people really got into the spirit of it with lots of Kiwi ingenuity. Thanks Heaps Team Marmite
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567 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 8:42pm
One last goodbye Sash. I'm going to miss you. xox
Report this comment31 October 10 at 10:37pm
A final goodbye from me and Louis as well. I've loved visitng your page everyday, your posts have been great and I love your sense of humour. I hope you get home to your Mum, you really deserve it after all of your hard work! And a big thanks to Bill for his great work on M100 XL - I'm liking the postion of my seat!
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:13pm
Hi Sah, Bill, Judi and Dan. A huge Rotovegas thanks for your support throughout the competition. Bill - cheers for getting my Marmite cam recognised, Sasha - you have been so damn awesome. AND, you put me on the plane, nice :) Great page, you are going home for Xmas ! Kram
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