Marie Sheffield - Winner !
My reason for wanting to go home!
Dear fellow Marmiters and kiwis around the world. I underwent surgery on the 1st September, here in the UK, to correct a stomach problem I have suffered from for the past 4 years. It was quite major and means that I have not been able to eat solid foods since then as the stomach is currently 'traumatised' and will be for another 2 months. A liquid diet is not the greatest but I have lost a lot of weight ( nearly 2 stone!) which IS however great for the figure. I would love my first solid meal to be Christmas dinner with my family who unfortunately were unable to be with me during my surgery and recovery. Please help to send this homesick girl home for some real, homemade food, it will be a meal to remember!!
A sunshiney kiwi day?
Its still cold over here, 12 degs today but lots of sunshine. Tis warm on my balcony and if I sit on my sun-lounger, squint my eyes and tune out the planes coming out of Heathrow I can ALMOST imagine I am sitting on my parent's verandah....sigh!
Another way to go?
Found this 'car' in Cornwall, PLEASE dont make me have to drive this home, it may take a while!
24 October 10 at 9:26pm
Uh, colourful, but I don't think you'd make it in that, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang maybe? Theres a big stretch of ocean to cover...unless that car runs on Marmite - then you'll just fly home in it! :)
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24 October 10 at 9:37pm
Whoops, sorry about the red-eye. Is that cause I've already started thr trek home and had no sleep?
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My ride home?
Last seen at Christchurch Airport, does it have a ticket with my name on it? I hope so!
24 October 10 at 7:45am
# 169 From Leah's God-Mother ... hurry your friends and family along (email them every day) ... only 8 days to go, sweetie pie, and you want to get on a plane. Relax and recuperate in NZ sound good doesn't it !
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24 October 10 at 9:20pm
The best airline in the world, keeping it kiwi Marie. I certainly hope they also serve the best kiwi marmite in the world with their breakfast service!
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24 October 10 at 9:28pm
You said it Kell, thanks to Leahs God-Mummy, your family has been great and I hope Leah gets to come home to you all! :)
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Dave Dobbyn does London!
Saw Dave last year, awesome although last time I'd seen him he had hair!
24 October 10 at 9:38pm
The Exponents area must-see band. I first saw them in 1984 at Founders Theatre in Hamilton when they were known as 'The Dance Exponents'! Sigh.....
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25 October 10 at 9:55pm
The Mockers also did one of my fav all time songs:Forever TUESDAY Morning. They're kiwi eh.
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25 October 10 at 10:05pm
I also like Forever Tuesday Morning. That was such an awesome era for Kiwi music! And Rain by Dragon : "Don't you go out in the raaii--aaiiin, Don't go out in the poooouurrring raaaiin!" good theme song for you over there in wintry England - don't go out in the rain Marie, come home to the sunshine instead!! Aaannnddd how about we go REALLY kiwi with a bit of Patea Maori Club. Poi E!!
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Homesick Kiwi
This is real nostalgia for me as I used to live in Auckland many years ago. Have this framed in my London flat so I always remember where I came from, aaaaahhhhhh!
Weather update
Brrrrr! It is so cold over here lately, I'd give anything (well, nearly) for some beaut kiwi sunshine! Come on marmite, give us a go for a hot Christmas!
23 October 10 at 10:41pm
Yup, Christmas isn't Christmas unless you have your jandals on! Marmite on toast for breakfast, beach all day (marmite sammies?) and then a good old Kiwi BBQ at night...nothing better!
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A kiwi christmas?
That would be a cracker, come on and bring me home!
New ideas for Marmite :)
Have now moved on to being able to eat tinned spaghetti, tasted great with some marmite added, sure you could do this with baked beans too. And to top it off, some cheese would be great, pukka!!
18 October 10 at 10:59am
Bet its good to be able to eat some soft foods finally! And for you it must be a whole new world being able to eat cheese without getting a painful tummy like you used to.
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18 October 10 at 12:03pm
Alas, cant eat hard cheese yet, have to stick to the soft cottage cheese variety! But is good to eat some 'real' food at last even if it is only soft, I'm dying for a burger with beetroot tho!
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Shopping? Done!
Did my weekly pilgrimage to the supermarket today. Guess what was on my shopping list? Marmite, yup, more marmite drinks heading for my tummy :) Yum yum!
Still not much better!
2 more months on a liquid diet, will I be having solids by Xmas?
An ode to Marmite!
Ma might but Pa wont
was the anthem when I was a kid.
And eat our breakfast every day
of course we always did!
Marmite on toast to start our day
was eaten with a healthy grin.
Smeared all over our face, still went in the mouth
and, yep, all over our chin.
Energy needed for a kiwi kid
to tackle the days hard slog,
cause marmite will, as we all know,
keep you fit as a butchers dog!
12 October 10 at 8:04am
We were all known for the marmite smear Kell I,m sure! Thanks for your words of support above, it really means a lot :) xxx
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13 October 10 at 10:45am
Your poetry has improved out-of-sight, Is that all down to mar-mar-mite? ~~ N.. ;)
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18 October 10 at 8:14am
Cheers Nicky, marmite has definetly inspired me :)
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The marmite swimathon!
A deep breath and I'm off, unless marmite have other ideas and buy me a ticket!
Yummy!
Another marmite fan!
Another 5 marmitey favs!
1: Marmite and lettuce sandwiches as suggested by my Auntie Judy below :)
2: Marmite on apple slices
3: Marmite in your stew/gravy
4: Marmite and cheese straws
5: Marmite marinade on your beef
7 October 10 at 10:50pm
marmite & lettuce sammys, definitely!
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5 ways to enjoy marmite!
1: spread thinly on toast
2: marmite and cheese toasties
3: marmite and crisp sandwiches
4: marmite and cheese scones
5: marmite drink made with hot water and a teaspoon of marmite
DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!
11 October 10 at 12:22am
Remember when we use to have a stock-cube in hot water as a soup? Same thing with marmite, try it!
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A kiwi way to get home
Marmite on my board? At least I'll have the energy for the long slog home!
3 October 10 at 7:08pm
Awesome pictures, good luck trying to get home!
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The competition!
Spotted this kiwi boat in Greece, wonder if they are home yet or if they have entered the marmite comp too?
27 September 10 at 10:00pm
ha ha, hopefully they would have made it back. Would hate to foot the bill to return the boat and its crew!
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Me
Relaxing kiwi style!
6 October 10 at 11:13pm
Remember how we had lettuce and Marmite sandwiches for school lunches? surprised I did not see that in the list way up top - how are you Marie? feeling a tad better?
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7 October 10 at 8:32am
Just had an ultra-sound and been given all-clear as far as the surgery is concerned but I keep tearing the muscle apart again so it has to start mending itself all over again. Will be on a fluid diet for another 2 months tho as stomach is too swollen after surg. Maybe can eat marmite on toast for Xmas lunch?
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8 October 10 at 11:13am
In the meantime, back to those hot water and marmite drinks?
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11 October 10 at 6:41am
Thanks for your votes Jane, I really appreciate them, will go and give your sister some votes to, us kiwis need to stick together!
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15 October 10 at 12:30pm
Our Poor Little Kiwi, such a sight Who could help with her terrible plight? We know she's put up a really brave fight But can't afford that home-ward flight But wait....... things could be alright, Just close your eyes and shout 'MARMITE!!!!!!!!'
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15 October 10 at 1:25pm
Thanks for voting for my sister Jane! Will swing some your sisters way too. Good poem above!
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225 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.
30 October 10 at 12:46pm
Here is vote 212 for you, Marie, from Leah's Mum. I wish you well with your healing and getting home for Christmas.. Surgery takes some getting over and hard when you have no-one to take care of you. My little girl has had more than her share of that experience too. All the best and take care. X
Report this comment30 October 10 at 4:46pm
Best of luck, we think you've earned some respite at home.
Report this comment31 October 10 at 1:43am
Good luck Marie, fingers crossed you're a winner #215. Have left a message on marmite board for you to stir up some more votes!!!!!!!
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