Pippa 'Walker' Scheele - Winner !
My reason for being an ex-pat...
This is the person that I love more than anyone else on this planet, and he also happens to be one of the main reasons why I no longer live in NZ. I never in a million years thought that I would love an American, let alone marry one, and now I cannot imagine my life any other way. This being last day of the Marmite comp I have very mixed emotions. I have had an absolute blast meeting some amazing people (that I hope to meet in person) and yet feel more homesick than ever before. If I don't get the opportunity to win a Marmite trip home, I may just have to suck it up and get on a plane anyway. I have already started dreaming/planning on what I would do if I was in NZ at Christmas, and know my mum and Erin definitely have too. It was really hard on my family (esp my mum) sending me off to America with no return date planned, yet they have been the most amazing supporters and have never faulted in their encouragement and love. So... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marmite, thank you so much for this competition. I know that every time someone close to me thinks about Marmite this competition will always pop into their head. I will wear your t-shirt proud over here, but I would also love to wear it on the plane HOME. Lots and lots of love, Pippa
Some of my support crew...
With being in the last couple of day of this competition I wanted to take the time to thank my AMAZING support crew. I wanted to show off some of my top supporters from FB. They are the ones that have put me where I am in this comp and IF I get sent home, the will be the ones I have to thank for it. So a BIG thank you to you all for voting and putting up with my endless Marmite posts.
31 October 10 at 12:34am
Good luck with the outcome of the competition. Leah Swan's birthday is tomorrow if you have time to throw her a birthday wish. Bon Voyage.
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31 October 10 at 5:33am
WE ARE FINALLY HERE HUNNY! WOO HOO HERES A #2880 VOTE FOR YA. Babe I am so happy that we got to share this whole competition together. Can you believe we have been doing this since it started back in AUGUST???? All I can say is that I have total mixed emotions about today. I'm Happy that its finishing and we will soon find out that WE ARE GOING HOME =)....but sad because this site has truly been my life outside of work the last 2 months!!! anyway yet again thanks again for all your support. Love to you and your family and mates who have been supporting me and I look forward to seeing you soon! =) xxxx
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31 October 10 at 9:30am
Hey Sis, wishing you all the best, Mrs Marmite gave you a big moooooooooooo this morning, looking forward to seeing you soon (hopefully). love you lots
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What I'm dreaming of.
This was the last time that I saw my home. The hope of being able to get back here is what will keep me going till the last day of this comp. I LOVE this house. My Dad built this house for us when I was ~10yrs old and I have so SO many fond memories of growing up here. It honestly was everything a kid could have asked for in a home. From adventures to the pond with Erin and Alicia, midnight swims in the pool and teaching Rob to play back-yard cricket. The list really could go on-and-on. This photo was when the side yard was set up for our NZ wedding reception in December 2008. Marmy, if you send me home, we may just throw you a party here :)
29 October 10 at 6:17pm
a vote for you from a Marcus Prebble supporter :)
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29 October 10 at 6:17pm
a vote for you from a Marcus Prebble supporter :)
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Bronny and Pippa's Plight
I want to give a HUGE shout out to Bronny, my co-pilot and friend through this whole comp. She put this vid together of us which I think is just the bees-knees. So make sure you go and give her a vote after clicking one for me! She is a sweet chick and it would be super rad to be on that plane with her.
30 October 10 at 6:18am
Brilliant Girls, just brilliant. Made me even more homesick. Good luck and have a vote from me. Dave -A fellow kiwi stuck abroad. x
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Guess what the postie brought!!!
Loving my Marmite Tee. Hopefully I get to wear it on the plane home aye Marmy!
27 October 10 at 10:07pm
this. picture. is. too. cute. that is all x
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28 October 10 at 11:04am
Very cute! It suits you. I got one too. Couldn't afford the shipping costs, but hopefully i can pick it up in person. x
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29 October 10 at 5:35am
Thank you friends!!! The t-shirt is so awesome, hopefully I get the chance to wear it on the plane :)
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Portland family
I know I have talked a lot about how much I miss home and everything about home (which I don't think will ever change). However, I thought I should tell you how much I really do love life in the States. Sure, it rains 300 days out of the year in Portland, and people eat the weirdest food over here, but it is also where my love grew up and where his family is. It isn't that I love the location, but I do love being able to get to know Rob's family and friends that have become my family.
When I first moved out here, I was a little kiwi gal that managed to fit her whole life into two 40kg bags and knew no-one but my then boyfriend. I hadn't been accepted or even gotten an interview to the school I wanted to attend, however this didn't stop the strong willed little kiwi. I attended a community college (which is much like a Polytech) and took some basic classes just so I could stay in the country while I waited for an interview (which I did end up getting!!). During these couple of months my husbands family took me under their wing and treated me extraordinarily. They went to specialty stores (World Market) to find me comforts of home like Cadbury chocolate, Lady Grey tea, scones, and even glorious MARMITE. It was so sweet of them I didn't have the heart to tell them there was a difference between UK and NZ Marmite :)
They have taken such an interest in all things NZ. Every time something happens in NZ, I am guaranteed that my Grandpa Jerry will hear about it first and call me a soon as he can to see if I knew anyone involved or if I have been to that particular location.
They also are intrigued by NZ food and love to give our recipes a go. A couple of examples of this include, last Christmas, which was my first away from NZ. Uncle Ron went to all this trouble to secretly find out a favourite kiwi dish of mine to make me so that I felt "at home". Last Thanksgiving I was made a special kumura dish by Mumma-Geri so I didn't have to eat the candied yams. On my birthday Tiff made a whole meal dedicated to NZ foods! The list honestly goes on and on.
I also would never have guessed that this little kiwi would meet such amazing Americans that have made my life so much more spectacular. From the ladies at school that put up with cranky studying Pippa, to the friends that I feel incomplete if I don't see them at least 3 times a week. I love you all!!
You see Marmy, as much as it makes my heart ache to be away from my family in NZ, the people I have met over here have helped me through rough patches and helped me celebrate some amazing feats.
I love my life in the states, but NZ will always be my "home" and Marmite, this little kiwi NEEDS her dose of home. The rain has set in for the next 8 months and I am pretty sure I am already feeling its effects. A break to NZ will be all that I need to recharge my batteries.
PLEASE SEND ME HOME MARMY!!
27 October 10 at 12:08pm
Voted :-p gudluck Pippa-leader of the pack so hopefully you'll be home in time 4 the kiwi summer..beach, bbq and jandals.
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The day my Dad was born.......December 14th 19XX!!
Marmy (my nickname for ya!). So you see I would REALLY love to be home for my parge's b-day this year. You see it is a rather big one this year, a milestone some may say. I have missed the last couple of birthday's however I do believe it is fate as the flight home coincides perfectly with the celebrations. Dad is an avid pilot and so this post is for him. Love you Parge! Hope Marmite lets me give you a b-day cuddle.
26 October 10 at 11:09pm
Opoops vote 2609 was from me too (not that you need any more!)
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27 October 10 at 12:17am
Vote 2611 comes with best wishes from Leah Swan's sister. This competition reflects the caring and fun side of us kiwis and it is lovely to see. Keep it up! :-)
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27 October 10 at 7:27am
I know ur gonna be able to give him a great big huggle: #2614
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Best sunday dinner put into a chip falvour!!
Kiwi's are so smart :)
26 October 10 at 7:38am
I hope you win Pippa!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!
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This is me..
100% kiwi :)
Marmite powered half marathon
Couldn't have done it without my tasty Marmite!!! All those B Vitamins were like rocket power and we finished in great time (~ 2hrs!)
26 October 10 at 9:47pm
Yayay!! you go girl!! You'll be home soon, there is no doubt! A vote for you from a fellow bay of plentian and PhD student :)
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Flicking through a NZ cookbook...
Came across how to make suasie-rolls!!! Definitely going to give these a go :)
21 October 10 at 10:30pm
oh yes, get in my belly. a vote for sausage rolls.
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22 October 10 at 7:53am
YUM YUM !!! a tasty vote from the Kevin Newton support team :)
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22 October 10 at 8:46am
One of 'Leah Swan's supporters here. What a fun page you have Pippa ... congrats.. Gee, I can smell those sausie rolls from here! ....Special request: PLEEEEASE Pippa and friends .... VOTE FOR NICK BEEVER!!....He's very ill and this could be the last time he sees his NZ and his family!
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Who needs a spoon!!
I love eating it this way :)
Sitting in traffic on the way to the pumkpin patch
I got SUPER hungry, lucky I always keep Marmite close by to curb the hunger pains.
This was our favourite part of walking around the mount
Rob thought this guy was cool, his name is Tangaroa (Maori god of the sea). He hangs out at the entrance to the Mt Maunganui harbour. He faces the entrance to the harbour, crouching with his Taiaha (spear), challenging visitors as they enter the harbour, to ensure their intentions are friendly, and to bid visitors a safe journey on their way out of the harbour. I'm pretty sure he would love to see me enter the harbour :)
20 October 10 at 11:08pm
I'd rather be boating in New Zlld! I'd love to drop anchor with you one day Pippa! H for home huh? Soon mate! x
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26 October 10 at 9:54pm
vote 2610! awesome work pippa. i've given you a vote just to say well done for staying true to your kiwi roots - and keeping the u in harbour! haha. good luck lovely! hope you get home for chrissy! x
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I need to get home...
because I need to stock up on Dish magazine for my Aunt and I. It is honestly the best magazine and nothing compares to it over here.
My heaven...
I would totally dive into a blob of Marmite :)
19 October 10 at 1:43am
Yum!! I reckon that'd be fun!! maybe a bit sticky...
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19 October 10 at 3:33am
How are you doing pippa? 2 weeks to go! Woohoo! I like the blob!
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19 October 10 at 4:11am
#2290!! Woop Woop Your Gonna Hit 2300 Today!!!! So Awesome. I hope I can Make it to 2000 by the end of the Comp!!! =)
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Ginger ale has nothing on this...
Would LOVE a ginger beer at Chrissy Marmite!!
They stocked up on Marmite
Because they know when I hit the shores of Aotearoa, I will be cleaning them out :) Thanks Yuleen!!
16 October 10 at 12:46pm
youve got my vote today, from one lover of the Bay of Plenty to another!!!!!!good luck in getting home!!!!xx
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17 October 10 at 3:58pm
That photo is giving me cravings for Marmite. I might have to hunt it down in David Jones or order if off the NZ food store website here :)
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Some days I feel like this..
Even though I really do love this comp and am having a blast meeting other ex-pats overseas, I would really love to be driving home..
20 October 10 at 11:10pm
I'm sooooooo like that most days! 34,000kms I've biked. Please, am I there yet?
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Marmite hanging with some kiwiana
My American Marmite gets home sick also, so I let him hangout with somethings that remind us of home :)
15 October 10 at 1:50pm
Pippa, you are doing great! Love your page!
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16 October 10 at 5:59am
Hi Pippa.. Great colour in this pic!.....Not long now :)
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My Family....
These are photos of my family, yes there are MANY of us. I miss them all so much and really would love to get a chance to see them and hug them. PLEASE MARMITE!
15 October 10 at 1:27pm
i see all us cousins in the photo standing in a line! probly one of the last times we were ALL together :(
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Dear Marmite,
I think...
14 October 10 at 8:00pm
Hello this is one of Annaliese Watts student i would like to give a vote
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I know it isn't quite November (aka Movember)
However, the comp will be over and this made me giggle.....Mo-mite!! Marmite sure is witty :)
NZ's form of Black Gold!!!
p.s. shout out to Marge :)
14 October 10 at 2:10am
New Zealand Gold is worth more!!!!!!!.....and tastes better!!!!
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14 October 10 at 6:57am
Haha tastes a lot better :) thanks for the votes friends.
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14 October 10 at 8:47am
Black gold is right, and better than some barrel of oil any day of the week. Vote #2086 coming your way Pippa :)
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Marmite found a friendly face
Even in America Marmite was able to find someone to hangout with, Mr Pukeko :)
13 October 10 at 8:47am
Erik - thats cause Marmite only flys us into Auckland its up to you the rest of the way :) Thanks Natalie, I think 3000 may be pushing it but hey a gal must have a goal!!
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Giving Marmite some lovings
Everyone knows how much I adore Marmite and this pic sure shows my passion for the delicious yeasty spread!!
13 October 10 at 4:54am
Haha spreading the love that is true!!! I cannot believe I reached 2000, so amazing!!
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Just bought myself a MARMITE T-SHIRT!!
Am I a dedicated fan or what. I will wear this shirt proudly till I cannot wear it anymore (esp if I win a trip home). Love you Marmite!
12 October 10 at 6:56am
Yes you are bolting ahead Pippa. Good on ya...You deserve get home for sure :)
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13 October 10 at 5:02am
Ohhh thanks Karen and Leah!! I can hardly believe I made it to 2000 so quickly. Thanks for your well wishes and votes :)
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13 October 10 at 8:57am
I LOVE the t-shirt. You are getting my vote today for being so positive and bubbly!! You'll def be on that plane Pippa!! x
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You better listen to this young kiwi, Marmite...
She is as tough as a marshmallow :) Don't I just have the most amazing family and best of all they REALLY want me to come home for Christmas so please don't let us down. P.s. how beautiful is the Mount already!!!
8 October 10 at 1:15pm
hehe Really cute! Marmite, Aunty pip needs to go home!
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8 October 10 at 3:15pm
Thanks for voting for Leah Swan ... you have a vote from me. Beautiful pics Pippa.
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9 October 10 at 1:00am
Love it! The weather looks so lovely; and I miss the mount so much!
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Greerton in spring time
Was photo was sent from a friend to show me how beautiful Greerton is looking these days!! My family lives in Pyes Pa so Greerton is my old stomping ground. Notice the round about too!! Please send me home!
8 October 10 at 1:01am
Oh Man, How pretty is that! The beauty and cleanliness of our country! :)
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8 October 10 at 10:00am
Americans have no idea about roundabouts. Not only do they manage traffic better but they can be beautiful too, as your photo shows. Another vote coming your way Pippa.
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9 October 10 at 9:38pm
Greerton always looks beautiful in Spring.They always make a great effort with their gardens.Love the T Pippa.Hope you and Bron get to where it on the plane.
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Marmite and I doing a puzzle
Considering Marmite is AMAZING brain food I enlisted his help in doing a puzzle the other day. With his help we wizzed through it and was so excited to see it was our beloved homeland!!! Send us home.
7 October 10 at 10:18pm
good work Pippa and Marmite! 2 brains are better than one! :)
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7 October 10 at 10:18pm
good work Pippa and Marmite! 2 brains are better than one! :)
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9 October 10 at 8:08am
Rach you are such an awesome girl. Thank you so much for all your votes and support. Aroha.
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My newest accessory..
I figured since I take Marmite with me wherever I go I should come up with a better way to transport him. Here is my new Marmite kite.
6 October 10 at 7:22pm
Hey Pippa, another vote for you today, one away from 1700, wow, that's awesome!! Good for you!
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6 October 10 at 8:52pm
this is super cute. go pippa. go mr marmite!
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7 October 10 at 5:34am
Thanks ladies, I thought I would make him fashionable if I was carting him around everywhere :)
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Me and my yeasty spread
There was no one around the ferry terminal at 7am, so me and Marmite enjoyed some quite time, contemplating all of the fun things we would do in NZ in December.
6 October 10 at 6:22am
Hey Pippa, you hardly need my vote but it would be great to get as many BOP people on that plane as possible!! xx
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7 October 10 at 1:15am
This looks so nice, I MISS the sea SOOOO much!! I think it's been a year since I last saw it. Loving your photos and ideas. See you back in the Bay soon?.. maybe?!!
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7 October 10 at 5:34am
Oh nicola, I ALWAYS need your votes :) and thanks kim, there is something amazing about smelling that salt water huh. BOP meet up is a MUST if we get sent home!!
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Two essentials for a happy Monday....
Marmite and Coffee!!
5 October 10 at 10:51am
LISA!! This IS a Marmoffee, I just didn't know the name for it. A dollop in coffee is surprisingly delish :)
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7 October 10 at 10:19pm
you're not far off 2000 pip! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
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Family reunion
Marmite you HAVE to send me home for Christmas. It is a Lambert Christmas this year, which means my massive family all gets together and have a riot. I would love to be there so please consider it :)
4 October 10 at 10:09am
Hey Pippa , I dont get on every day but do try to see what you are up to, at least 3 times a week, neat to see mount Edgecumbe on your site the Lambert side of your family looking forward to seeing you for Chistmas, planted the potatoes and straw berries so they will be ready for Christmas day, Please Marmite bring her home to shre with us
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4 October 10 at 4:35pm
Yeah! This is our family farm Marmite, that means a lot to everyone in the family. We always have so much fun when down there, and the food is always AMAZING. A true kiwi Christmas. Also, both of my Grandparents are buried up there and would love to go spend some time with them.
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Time is ticking away
Less than a month till voting ends, and the end to your FB pages being constantly bombarded with my Marmite posts :) This also means you only have 30 more votes to send me home, so don't forget each and every day. Also please give your other votes to my wonderful kiwi friends on here :)
3 October 10 at 2:28pm
Hi Pippa! You live in one of my fav places, just love the Portland market there.....You've a great page! You'll be home for Christmas! :)
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5 October 10 at 8:30am
Love you page Pippa, and here's another vote to get you on that plane :)
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5 October 10 at 10:52am
Thanks so much Kevin!! My fam is voting for you also :)
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What a good idea!!
Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this!! Will be the size of Marmite I will bring home in December! Bigger is better right? :)
2 October 10 at 7:15pm
Another vote for you today Pippa. Good luck. xx
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3 October 10 at 11:32am
Isn't it beautiful? My family have these in the pantry - it's the only way to buy Marmite so it lasts a reasonable amount of time :)
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Date scones for lunch
Mary made some scrummy date scones for lunch today, one of my favourites!! These were sooo delicious and reminded me of how addicted to them I was, remember Fifi??? haha. To top it off wrapped up in a kiwiana tea towel. Everything is better with a little bit of New Zealand.
6 October 10 at 11:05am
hahah love it!! Date scones with extra dates!!! And cheese scones with Marmite and butter!! YUUUMMMM!!! If only Rich knew what we got upto in that kitchen haha (and all the 'breaks' we had.... PIPPAAA PLEASE WIN AND COME HOME!!! xxx
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Milo and ANZAC biscuit
Perfect way to put a kiwi girl to sleep.
2 October 10 at 8:58am
Hi Pippa, Another vote for you today, you are doing so great with this and I'm sure you will be getting a ticket home. Milo is one of Jake's favourite too and apart from Marmite that is one of the things I have always either sent or delivered ( on my visits ) so he has a constant supply!! Another great taste of home. You might be pleased to know that we are finally getting some lovely weather here..... in preparation for when Marmite brings all you lovely Kiwis home!! Have a great day Pippa.
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2 October 10 at 10:22am
Thanks Karen for being such a dedicated voter, my family is voting for Jacob too! Milo is such a treat, my husband and I ration it out. Excited to get some good weather in December. This year has been so strange and the last week has been so stunning compared to the "summer" we had. I couldn't believe it today, got tan lines and it is Oct 1st!!
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Marmite and I on the ferry :)
We love traveling together, we are the perfect pair. To bad the gross pumpkin spice latte that we couldn't get rid of ruins this picture!
1 October 10 at 4:31pm
Hey pippa, good work with all the pics! Pumpkin spice sounds disgusting!
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1 October 10 at 7:21pm
It definitely was, I had a moment of weakness and tried to fit in to the American fall mania :)
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Marmite travels with me!
On my way up to the Puget Sounds, Marmite doesn't leave my side.
1 October 10 at 12:31pm
Packed and ready to come home.Love the luggage tags, Pippa.
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Nothing to do with Marmite
But I was so excited at how huge it was. Will definitely be on the menu for dinner tonight!!
1 October 10 at 1:38pm
I'm thinking we will make portebello steak sandwiches! Grill the steaks in garlic, butter and MARMITE, top with basil pesto, cheese, then toast it up to make a wonderful grilled sammie!!! MMMM sooo delicious.
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1 October 10 at 3:32pm
Yep i think you have an awesome recipe there!
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Look what we found in the garden!!!
Apparently it is brown gold :)
My kinda Christmas
I am going to start saving up these jars to have a Marmite Christmas this year :)
1 October 10 at 2:46am
Great Page Neighbour....You have my vote today! :)
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1 October 10 at 2:46am
Great Page Neighbour....You have my vote today! :)
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1 October 10 at 9:48pm
i would love to have a Christmas tree like this when I was overseas (and I didn't have any Marmite with me. I hope you do get home. When you get here, don't forget to stop by South City Baptist and say hello :-) PS leave lots of room in your suitcase to take lots of Marmite back with you.
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My First Pharmacy Degree
This was my BPharm graduation in 2007 from Otago. I am now 8 months away from graduating my 2nd degree in pharmacy, a Doctorate in Pharmacy. May 21st 2011 cannot come soon enough!! You see the program I am in is supposed to be 4 years, however I am completing it in 3. Needless to say this means I haven't had a break since I started in 2008. It is absolutely exhausting, and my life is consumed by study. As of now I am currently interning for 12 months at various pharmacy locations, basically I am working for free, CORRECTION: I am paying $40,000/year to work :) Needless to say, I am incredibly in debt from this PharmD, and have been working my behind off for 2 years with no trip home to NZ. Please Marmite, give me a graduation gift and send me home for a break!!!
1 October 10 at 3:38am
Congratulations! I am also doing a doctoral program. It can be a little tough being so far away from home. You have such a great entry, surely Marmite will send you home. x
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1 October 10 at 9:24am
Love this pic Pippa! It's awesome. There's a few of us on here doing doctoral programs which I think is pretty awesome! Best of luck for your doctorate and getting it finished in time - I'm racing to the end because my scholarship stopped today so I'm outa $ until I finish and I'm also not allowed to work in France. I hope you get to have a big graduation ceremony in the US when you finish? They don't exist in France, sniff sniff. Still loving your page, awesome stuff. Keep up the good work!
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1 October 10 at 1:42pm
Oh man the graduation parties over here are ridiculous!!! The go all out for it, including the parties and events that surround the actual graduation. I'm pretty sure they celebrate graduating from 1st grade all the way up to high school, which is so strange to me. But then again everything is bigger in the states :) There are a tonne of doctoral candidates on here, must mean that we all have no money to afford to go home aye! haha. Best of luck Lisa and Kim finishing your programs also!!! Cousin Leisel, I miss you too dear!!! Cant wait to see you in December (the power of positive thinking). haha.
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Kiwi lunch
I am lucky enough to be able to spend up couple of days up in Sequim, WA with my Aunt and Uncle, throughly enjoying being around another kiwi. My Aunt Mary is my Mum's IDENTICAL twin sister so it is even more special. She always cooks me amazing food, and sends me home stocked up with all the goodies of home. Here is a photo of our lunch today a good ol' kiwi soup..........split pea and ham with Marmite on fresh bread Mmmmm just like mumma makes!!
29 September 10 at 6:50pm
Haha yes it was amazing!! Your mum is the best cook. She made this fantastic seafood dish tonight also. I always have so much fun up here. Would love a stop over in LAX cuz, it has been way to long!
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30 September 10 at 1:57am
Yum, that looks fantastic! would be nice and warming too... brrr we need it here, the office heater is now permanently on for the winter. I'm seriously drooling at the big bits of ham and dreaming about my nanas vege soup with ham. Good luck!
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30 September 10 at 4:54am
Thanks for the vote! I really like the pics you have of your nephew. Here's one for you!
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Would love to give these a go!
I actually think they would be pretty darn good. KIWI AS
29 September 10 at 10:08am
Whatcha reckon Bron?! Not as good as a pie sandwich though.
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29 September 10 at 11:08am
OMG.....wicked Pippa! I reckon my mate Mel will buy Bluebirds entire stock! She is addicted to Watties Tomato Sauce - like to the point I've even seen her eat in on icecream?!
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29 September 10 at 1:10pm
Haha, I have to admit I am a tomato sauce addict too. These are mince pie and tomato sauce tho, you reckon she would still be into it?? My mouth waters at even the thought of a pie.
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Just your average kiwi at a petrol station
My friend went on a trip to NZ and managed to snap this beauty :) I just love New Zealander's, you would never see this in the states!
28 September 10 at 9:24pm
Hey Pippa, Love the pic, yep only in NZ eh! Another vote for you, you are doing great, I think we've got a long way to go to catch up but we are working on it. I'm becoming Marmite obsessed!!!
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29 September 10 at 10:13am
Haha yeah I didn't even notice that :) Karen, remember it isnt the number of votes it is the quality and your son's page is high quality!!!
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Human Marmite's
I would definitely be willing to dress up like this if I won Marmite!!!!
28 September 10 at 5:47pm
I bet it would!!! That is a great entrepreneur idea Yo!! Can you imagine Bron and I dressed up like this on the plane?! :)
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28 September 10 at 5:49pm
Hahaha We should do this for Halloween...?
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29 September 10 at 1:12pm
OMG yes! Let's do it. Another reason we should live close to each other.
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Brothers...
These are photos of my brothers of Phi Delta Chi fraternity (yes a fraternity, pharmacy was a very male dominated profession back in the day), Gamma Beta chapter. We are a fraternity dedicated to developing leaders within pharmacy and promoting the profession. We are heavily into community service in addition to having tonnes of fun while doing so. I kid you not when I say my bothers are amazing!!! We are a group of people that may not have been friends unless we were in PDC and now I can't imagine going though pharmacy school without them!
28 September 10 at 7:30am
I forgot to mention: Notice our colours also match those of Marmite?! Again meant to be :)
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Seaside, OR
This was the first time I has seen the Pacific Ocean from "other" side. Notice the dark sand and grey skies?! This is very typical for the Oregon coast. None-the-less I was extremely excited to know that my wonderful friends and family were just across that ocean :) And that I could be touching the same water they swam in at the beautiful. warm, sunny Mount!! Don't make me swim Marmite, but plop me on that plane instead!!
27 September 10 at 10:18pm
Hehe! I did the same in Peru.. I waved to my parents across the Pacific Ocean, then text them to tell them to wave back. I'm sure all the locals thought I was weird waving at the sea! Hope to see you enjoying the white sand on the Mount beach this summer :)
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28 September 10 at 2:50am
Very cute pippa! I dont think marmite will make you swim! LOL
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28 September 10 at 5:47pm
It's so strange how it is the same water, I love it!!
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I miss beaches with shells on them
The beaches here are just sand, and I miss being able to find shell rings, pipi's, and most of all lady slippers!!
Micah's photoshoot!
Micah (only a couple of months old) already has strong opinions about his Aunty being there for Christmas this year.
30 September 10 at 10:03am
This is so cute Pip. Miss you so much. Please Marmite send her home.
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Typical date-night
When Rob and I lived in NZ it was a frequent occurrence that we would go grab some fish & chips and spend hours on the Mount beach. All I want was the $10 special and some L&P. PLEASE MARMITE!!!
28 September 10 at 7:15am
Is that a can of L&P I spy in the background?
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28 September 10 at 5:48pm
It sure is :) Cant have fish and chips without L&P!!!
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30 September 10 at 10:32am
I can smell those fish and chips.....YUM!
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I miss going to the local dairy
I would get a dollar mix and a goodie-goodie gum drop cone if you send me home Marmite!
27 September 10 at 2:18am
Hey Pip, well done on your huge efforts so far! I never miss your daily facebook updates asking for peeps to vote, so here I am voting today! Much love, surely you've got this in the bag, I hope so anyway! Much love xxxx
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27 September 10 at 2:43am
Yum an ice cream from the dairy would be awesome - I'd go with orange choc chip! I love the icecreams from Copenhagen cones too. Keep up the good work!
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27 September 10 at 3:42am
Daile you are such a trooper, and the bestest 2nd cousin!! Kim you keep up the amazing work also. I'm loving your page. I may have to do a double scoop and get gold rush also! See you at Copenhagen?? :)
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Marmite doubles as a toy
Blake loves his Marmite so much he still plays with the jar when he’s eaten it all!!!
27 September 10 at 6:24am
It's true that good kiwi blokes love their marmite!!! best to start early ae!!... Love the effort you have put into your Marmite posts!! Good luck getting home!!
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27 September 10 at 6:25am
It's true that good kiwi blokes love their marmite!!! best to start early ae!!... Love the effort you have put into your Marmite posts!! Good luck getting home!!
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29 September 10 at 12:37am
My goodness! That's the cleanest jar of Marmite I've seen. What an advocate!
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Haven't seen one of these in 2 years!!!
I'm pretty sure it makes me less of a kiwi to not have seen a sheep in that long. Make me a complete kiwi again and let me chase these guys all over the Mount!
26 September 10 at 11:21pm
That's a long time not to see a sheep!! I saw plenty in Scotland... but they aren't NZ sheep so it's not the same. Best of luck getting home!
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27 September 10 at 6:12am
Yes and these are a very special type, the crazy ones that roam the Mount! Same to you kim :)
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Meet my....
Marge/mumsie/mummy darling, who also happens to be my best friend. This lady is one of the most important people in my life and I love her so much it actually hurts sometimes. Last night I was able to chat to her for about 5 min (she is a very busy lady!) but the first thing she said to me was "I could really do with a hug from you". It has been 2 years since I have hugged my mum Marmite!!! We have a really close relationship and even tho time zones, my Doctoral program, and her re-licensing to be a RN, means we cannot always talk when we would like or for as long as we would like. However, we really do treasure the times we can. Please send me home in December Marmite to hug my mum and treasure some moments with her.
25 September 10 at 7:30pm
i agree with erin.....marmite then avacardo is amazing!!!
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27 September 10 at 2:21am
Ohhhhh how lovely. Your mummy is very spesh, and such a beautiful photo of her! Guess what!?!? I had a kiwi friend come over yesterday to London for for a visit, and he bought me some treats - including MARMITE!!!! Guess what i had for brekkie?! Marmite on Ryvita crackers combined with a bit of butter to add that creamyness. YUMMO!!!! x
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27 September 10 at 3:16am
Haha ooooh yummy, did you ever try that Marmite mixed with cream cheese?!! Mum really is amazing aye. Oh and I really miss our Lambert reunions girls, those were always so much fun :(
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My new favourite...
Smoked cheese fondue and Marmite. I was trying to decide which went first, the Marmite or the fondue!
25 September 10 at 4:13am
Mmmm Marmite and smoked cheese sounds delicious!! Looks like a yummy drink there too hehe! Thanks for your lovely comments Pippa, best of luck with the comp although I'm sure you don't need it - I am so jealous of your amazing support!!
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25 September 10 at 4:28am
ooh yes that was a Blackberry lemon drop! It was at this fun place called Bartini which sells all different and amazing types of martini's. Aww thank you I do have some pretty amazing friends and family. However, I still think I need all the luck I can get, votes are only a teeny part of the comp :)
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Coffee
Admittedly I am a full blown coffee addict, I think it comes with the territory of doing a Doctoral program!! This being said nothings compares to the amazing taste of a NZ trim flat white. I know, I didn't believe it when people visiting NZ raved about our coffee, but you don't know a good things till its gone right!? I have had to make adjustments (obviously I cant just stop drinking coffee) and have resorted to getting an "americano" with "room". This basically means you add hot water to espresso and then add 2% milk to it. Voila the closest thing to a flat white I can find! I would really love to have a good cuppa on the strand with my mum Marmite!!
24 September 10 at 7:54pm
Great posts Pippa.Marmite needs to bring you home.Keep up the good work.
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24 September 10 at 8:17pm
Hey Pippa - Starbucks in the UK now have "Flat White" on their offerings - probably got sick 'n tired of being asked for it. Costa also do it. Nothing tastes better. Start a campaign to go "Flat White" in the US. They could also sell Marmite on toast as pert of their breakfast menu.
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25 September 10 at 3:42am
No way really?! That is so awesome. Maybe I just need to keep bugging them for it. I never knew that a flat white was such a lucrative drink! Oh that would be that day when I can get a flat white and a marmite sammie from the local starbucks :)
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Even the pests are uglier over here!!
I didn't understand why American's loved our possum's........until I saw their opossum!!
24 September 10 at 6:39am
I agree! Over here everything wants to kill you! There's mosquitoes that give you West Nile Virus, bats that have rabies, wolves, mountain lions, bears. Then there's ticks that eat into your skin, a huge number of spiders that can kill you - and then there's the Americans themselves! LOL I so much miss NZ and it's safe and wonderful wildlife.
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24 September 10 at 4:27pm
Haha totally. I was telling someone the worst you can get in NZ is a wild boar or shark other than that we have nothing that can really hurt you!!
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Oh.....Pyes Pa
Isn't this place beautiful! I grew up here and would love to be able to go back and see these beautiful green rolling hills.
24 September 10 at 8:08pm
This is our fav spot on the back road from Rotorua to Tauranga. Awesome view ... and just down the road a little further are some road-side stalls to get some NZ-made fruit & veges etc. Good luck Pippa!
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25 September 10 at 3:40am
Yeah!!! We take that route all the time and I know those stalls very well. Its a typical case of mum gazing out the window then yelling "stop" and dad wizzes on by saying "I needed more warning". Haha. We live about 1km up Pyes Pa Rd it was truly an amazing place to grow up!
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Taking Marmite to America
Went to lunch at Olive Garden with my friend Ash, and as the basket of fresh, delicious bread sticks came out I immediately thought Marmite would go perfectly with these!! I tried to be subtle, but a huge red jar of black stuff is not easy to hide. After getting strange looks from the majority of the patrons in this high class Italian restaurant, the server finally asked what I was doing which induced a good 10min of laughing. Poor gal. Lesson learned: Take a smaller jar of Marmite :)
Love my All Blacks
I thought this video was gold and have watched it about 15 times already, missing the kiwi humor a tonne. Marmite, I would REALLY love to watch a decent rugby game so please send me home.
24 September 10 at 9:51am
I love this vid....pure talent! Can't believe some people are crying fake?! Ba humbug. I still haven't worked out how to upload vids to my entry yet but if you haven't seen it, check out the Air NZ inflight safety video...it's just gold Pippa!
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24 September 10 at 10:24am
Haha well I think it is amazing. Uploading vids is fairly easy, mov works well but I think it just takes some time to upload :( Wish we could post things on each others walls cause I would totally love to help you out and post a vid for ya. I love their safety vid, so funny. I should post that one too :)
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Morning run
This sight is one of my favourites on my run in the morning. I just love this bridge and there are always crazy's hanging out to giggle at. It also means I am only a mile from home!!! :)
23 September 10 at 12:18pm
Haha yeah but a mile sounds sooo much shorter :)
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Final product
And the salad was picked all from my own garden!!! (plus some feta courtesy of Safeway)
23 September 10 at 2:25pm
Kim!! I was wondering if our paths would have ever crossed living so close to each other and your last name always struck me as familar and then I realized your TONY's sister!!! I knew him back when he was at TBC, he was a year a head of me, however there was a big group of us always hanging out. How funny. Anyway wishing all the best with the comp dear, if you, Bron, and I all get home....Marmite party?
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When Rob's away....
I can cook everything in Marmite :) This delish dressing was butter, Marmite and Dijon. Interesting mix I know, I know, however, it turned out brilliant!
Portland International Airport
As I dropped my wonderful husband off here tonight for yet another business trip, I could help but start dreaming of walking through those doors and on to a plane to NZ, I may have started hallucinating, I am not sure....
Football season
My weekends are slowly being more and more filled with football esp our team the USC Trojans. It just so happens they have the same colouring as Marmite.......coincidence? I think not :)
21 September 10 at 2:30am
Haha ... that's awesome. Just put you to 1100! Woohoo!
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31 October 10 at 7:45pm
hi pippa i am vote number 2953 !!! would have been sooner but every time I tried I couldn't get on> Thank goodness for Leisel, who is responsible for this one. Love to see you home for christmas. Debbie
Report this comment31 October 10 at 8:19pm
Stunning photo Kim. I know you are going to get a ticket back. I wish you all the best and thanks for your support throughout. xox Lsa
Report this comment1 November 10 at 6:20am
Hey Pippa- know my sis would be stoked to have a catch up with you! Hoping you get to be on a plane in Dec.
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