Libby Emerson-O'Brien - Winner !
E Noho Ra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQlVmvXAGLI
Chuck that video on, if you would be ever so kind, and pop back here with that song as the soundtrack and try to imagine this:
You jump on a plane, you've packed your things. You've said your farewells to friends from your adopted home and you're on your way. You travel a long way. Thousands of miles to get to those that you love at home. Friends, family, random folk that you don't realise you miss until you get back. Like that strange man from the local dairy that gives you free lollies. He's pretty choice.
You finally touch down. The airplane food hasn't gotten to you. Yet. You're in Auckland Airport, you see familiar logos, sights, brands.
Accents. "Flight sux siven two has now arrived"
You're going through customs. Almost home. Almost out into the daylight of New Zealand. You get your bags, walk up to the arrival doors and bust your way through. There, right in front of you, are your family. The people you love the most in this world who you've been apart from for a long time. They're right there. So close.
You exchange nervous smiles, and run with excited screams to embrace. A warm hug from Mum. Giddy jumps and euphoric chatting from siblings. An overwhelming sense of content:
You are home.
Haere mai. Welcome home.
This is Libby, signing out. It's been epic. I hope everyone at some stage can get home. Best wishes to everyone, good luck, and thank you.
Lib
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This Is It!
To absolutely EVERYONE who has paid a visit to this page, THANK YOU so much for your support! Good luck to all of the other contestants and thank you to our friends at Marmite for a really fun competition. It's been EPIC. Mucho loves, Lib xx
31 October 10 at 10:02am
Wow. Thank you all so much! Graham, thank you for your last vote! Jenny! Thank you for voting every day! What are you going to do now while you're having your morning coffee and reading the paper?! Mary, wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all meet in Heathrow and get on a plane back home. I promise to help look after wee Liam! All the very best! Simon, thank you as well. You, me, Bulli Point if we get home! Janelle it's been fun and I hope you get home as well! Thanks for your support. Ishbel and Iain - my favourite MacKinnons! Thanks and thank you for looking after me in Scotland. I'm pleased you've enjoyed the wee videos! Eloise good luck and thanks. I'm so glad that I could brighten your day even a little bit. R-Dub, thanks again my dear friend! And Dot, all the best for getting Mark home. It's so cold and wet in Scotland right now that I hope we can both get a break to the sun! Loves, Lib xx
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31 October 10 at 10:53am
So I made him blush Ah! - he he - Tell him "oh! ye'll take the high the road and 'he' can take the low road and I'll be in Scotland afore ye; but me and my true love will never 'ever' meet again on the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomomd" la la la...:) xxx....(giggling).....Good Luck Libby! You Go Girl! x
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31 October 10 at 11:22am
You sure did! He was asking how old you were (to which I replied, 21!) and was seriously blushing. It was rather hilarious! Loved the song, it's now stuck in my head! GOOD LUCK LEAH! I'm sure you'll be on that plane very soon! xx
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Just a Little Crazy
I have always known I was a little mad but I have a feeling that I've gone a little crazy without enough Marmite in recent times!
30 October 10 at 5:54pm
Well ya just made my evening, Ross was in the vid! ;)..he he....He's such a bonnie wee lad!......:) Good Luck....Love all the vids and you truly deserve to be home this Chrissy! x
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30 October 10 at 9:11pm
haha I thought you might have enjoyed that! I'll have to let him know... All the very very best Leah! xx
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Why I want to Come Home
Number 72
29 October 10 at 2:16am
2 poor drowned little kiwis need some sun!
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29 October 10 at 4:07am
#604 from us. Hope you get dry soon!! xx
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30 October 10 at 2:39am
Thanks Medic and Jo and Jenny once again! Lisa, I hope so too! Get us all back home for some sun fun! xx
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Our Own Marmite Fun in George Square.
Here's why I couldn't do the Marmite run on TV and what I did instead. Thanks to Tracey for holding the camera!
30 October 10 at 3:14am
hey im totally voting for you libby, you crack me up!
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30 October 10 at 12:03pm
haha I'm so pleased! Thanks again for all of your support Eloise. I'm heading to your page for some voting now! x
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What Happens When you Aren't Allowed Any Marmite on Telly
I found out from a little bird that a report for TVNZ's Breakfast show was being filmed in Glasgow and emailed TVNZ to see if I could do the Marmite 'I-got-500-votes' run on live TV. They didn't email back, so my good friend Tracey Williams and I went down to George Square in Central Glasgow to check stuff out with a cardboard Marmite jar hoping to get it on TV. The Kiwi TV crew weren't keen but said that we could go on TV and say hi instead.
Tracey had her bagpipes and I mentioned that I had my drum in the office to which they then asked if I could run and get it and play on the live cross. So I ran and got it, got drenched along the way (hence the drowned rat look) and then we got on TV!
As much as I didn't get any Marmite lovin' on the telly box, I have a behind the scenes sneaky video that I'll post here.
Feel free to check myself and Tracey and the lovely Tamati out here:
http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/glasgow-tamati-14-10-video-3859286
(Scroll to 4.30 for some freezing cold drumming fun...)
29 October 10 at 6:43pm
Loved the drumming action :) Congrats on getting on Breakfast - I could see you were just itching to say something about Marmite too (who would blame you!)
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30 October 10 at 2:40am
Ohhh yes I so was. I thought about screaming something out but Tamati's producer woman was a little scary! Thanks again Marcus. :)
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Christmas 2006
Yes, this is for real. I spent Christmas Day 2006 in China where we were treated like celebrities... as you can see from our adoring fans here. It was a band trip to play at a theme park over Christmas and New Years and we had a great time. So there you go. Four Christmases away from family at home. I hope it's not going to be number five this year! Fingers crossed.
28 October 10 at 10:26am
Hi Libby. You have from spare vote today and thanks for supporting Marc (Andre) Rameil Green. Best of luck in the competition. Grandma-r-mite Green.
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28 October 10 at 10:57am
What a great experience. Thanks for sharing.
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28 October 10 at 1:31pm
Hi Janelle, Marcus, Rosalie, Marc and Lisa! Thanks for your votes and comments. Marcus, I'm hoping to do it Saturday but time is tight between working, recording it and uploading it before the competition ends. I tried to do it today though... see above post! I agree too.. such a waste of beautiful Marmite!
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Christmas 2007
I spent Christmas with friends in Perth, Australia in 2007 and it was 44 degrees... erghhh!
27 October 10 at 4:25pm
Hey Libby, Checking in...B&W pics are cool....lets hope that if you are basking in the sun at home this year it won't be quite as warm ah!...Keep it going,,, countdown! :) x
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28 October 10 at 1:07am
Hey Leah, great to see your happy wee face on here again and as a fav! Woo hoo! Ohhhh It would be nice to be basking in a healthy 25-30 degrees! Slip slop slap and all! I hope you are too! x
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Christmas 2008
Christmas two years ago was spent at my home at the time in Perth, Western Australia. I'm about to tuck into some not-so-traditional Christmas fare here with my old flatmate Odelia. I spent the day with other 'orphans' who were away from home over the Christmas season. Twas a lot of fun but waaay too hot for my liking!
26 October 10 at 9:56pm
Xmas orphans - I know that feeling! Looks like you had a good spread of food tho!! Not the same though is it... Best of luck getting home this year :)
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28 October 10 at 1:08am
The food was amazing Kim but it literally took two days to prepare! Good luck to you too! :)
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Christmas 2009
This photo was taken on Christmas Day last year on the Isle of Mull here in Scotland. I was very fortunate to spend and amazing Christmas with the wonderful MacKinnon family (my Scottish family) but it sure was cold. The worst bit was that not long after this photo was taken, I ran over a frozen poo and ripped a hole in the bottom of the sledge! True story...
28 October 10 at 6:57am
Please send her home Marmite! I can't afford another broken sledge :( x
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28 October 10 at 1:31pm
BAHA this made me laugh out loud! x
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The Big 500!
We made it! Thanks to EVERYONE for their votes.
So, I'm going to try and get this Marmite run done this week so I can post videos and photos for everyone who has voted to see.
I've been told that I can't be properly naked (and no one wants to see a Kiwi who's pasty from too much time in Scotland in the nuddy) so I'm thinking of covering everything in Marmite and then sporting a cardboard Marmite suit to cover my torso and what not. I hope no one thinks that's cheating.
If anyone has any ideas for the 'Nudie' Marmite Run through George Square in Glasgow, please let me know!
Cheers again!
Lib x
31 October 10 at 10:07am
Vicki I'm so pleased this gave you a wee smile. Thank you! All the very best for the competition.
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31 October 10 at 10:07am
Vicki I'm so pleased this gave you a wee smile. Thank you! All the very best for the competition.
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31 October 10 at 10:07am
Vicki I'm so pleased this gave you a wee smile. Thank you! All the very best for the competition.
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Hungover in Glasgow
Hi everyone!
Thanks for your support and wishes for the champs yesterday. It was a great day and I played well so was really happy! (I don't have any videos of me playing but in case people are confused as to the type of drumming I do, here is a video from the World Pipe Band Championships earlier this year. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDXc0FwI8ig)
I'm super hungover though. Naughty! I have been dozing and dreaming of Marmite and all things Kiwi whilst having a lazy day.
Also, we're into the last week of the mighty Marmite Marathon competition which is quite exciting but sad at the same time. I'll have to find a new website 'addiction' once this is all over.
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Lib x
25 October 10 at 9:48am
Hungover? Tut tut! Hope you didn't have too bad a headache to contend with, I'm sure some marmite on toast might help? G
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25 October 10 at 10:35am
My head is still a little sore. Do you know any cures? Marmite on toast would be magic me thinks...
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Drum Drum Drum Drum Drum
Hi friends, Marmitians and any one just passing by my wee page here. Just thought I'd let you know that I'm going to be a bit quiet on the ole Marmite page this weekend as I am competing in the World Solo Drumming Champs tomorrow here in Glasgow. I'm off to bed nice and early with a warm cup of milk and am looking forward to my toast and Marmite to get me going for the big day tomorrow! Have a GREAT weekend everyone! Lib x
24 October 10 at 11:43pm
looks like you will be spending some quality nude time with glasgow square when you get back!!
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25 October 10 at 1:01am
A vote from the Jo (Donaldson) Scott Pitt Crew!!
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25 October 10 at 5:53am
Wow, I'm so chuffed everyone. Thank you for your support, comments and votes! x
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My Besty Westy Kirsty Made me a Pressy
My very very exceptionally lovely friend Kirsty MacKinnon made a little montage for me with a message to the good people at Marmite. Please take a look here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_R5Eo72Ulg
(Sorry it's not able to be uploaded to this site!)
Thanks Kirsty, you're one in a mill! x
23 October 10 at 9:28am
Thanks Kirsta! I'm so glad I've finally found another Taupo person on here ! All the very best and thanks for the vote!
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24 October 10 at 11:41pm
hey i would love to watch it but it has been banned by sony, maybe because of music.... maybe that is just in germany!! cant tell cause the message was in german..... but it sounds cool anyway!! best of luck getting home!!!
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25 October 10 at 5:54am
Ahh that's a shame. There's a link in the comments as well which should work Eloise. Thanks again!
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A Sad Morning
Today I was faced with a problem to start my day which caused serious grief, heartache and pain. Ouchies.
24 October 10 at 3:08am
hey yeah i totally know that feeling!!! nothing can replace it! there's nothing like it, and its a craving that won't go away!
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25 October 10 at 5:54am
It's nothing short of absolute pain!
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Especially for Leah Swan and her Support Team!
I know how much the girls like men in kilts so here's a wee special photo for all the ladies! (He wouldn't pose with Marmite for fear of it ruining his concentration!) Enjoy! (And thanks for 'posing' Ross!)
23 October 10 at 6:35am
Oh you are so lucky Leah! I have never had a Scottish boyfriend so just have to settle for Scottish workmates who often wear kilts! Haha!
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26 October 10 at 1:38am
I wouldn't mind a Scottish boyfriend myself. :) I might have to pay you a visit in November.
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26 October 10 at 11:56am
Lisa I think that's a smashing idea! Glasgow in November is optimum men-in-kilts-hunting time! I consider myself very fortunate to be able to see a few kilty men on a daily basis!
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Loves x
Aww thanks for letting me be one of your favourites Marmite! That's very nice of you. Thanks to EVERYONE around the globe for their support as well. I'm well chuffed, like! x
22 October 10 at 12:58pm
Hey Honorary Big Sis! Thanks for your support and thanks to the Ashford crew! Mum told me you had been supporting my Marmite mission so if I get home I will see you in the paradise that is Pukawa very soon. xxxx
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22 October 10 at 1:07pm
I seem to remember you were quite into my look- check out my page for the full How-To Guide! Heres your #460th vote! x Kiwi
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22 October 10 at 1:10pm
Thanks Alice.I will keep those tips in mind for the Marmite run if I get to 500 votes! Thanks for the vote too. You're my fav Kiwi, Kiwi! x Lib
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Why I want to Come Home
Reason #3
21 October 10 at 11:21pm
Wow! Jen it's brilliant! Thanks so much AGAIN for ALL of your support all the way over in Canadia! x And Lib, lets rock it for the Libbys! Thanks again! :)
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21 October 10 at 11:41pm
Mam, I'm not from New Zealand, but know all about the crip walk. I can't do it mind you...
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22 October 10 at 1:00am
I say 'Crip Walk' in Scotland and people think it's some cracker or cookie or something...
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Cheers Taupo Times!
The lovely folk at the Taupo Times ran an article on my bid to get home with Marmite and I thought I would post it up here. Thanks to all of the 'Po crew for your support and votes and I hope to see you all soon, cruising on the lake front in the sun this Christmas.
22 October 10 at 12:58pm
I hope you do too Kim and the way you're going you probably will! Another vote will be coming your way when I get three more. Thanks again :)
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23 October 10 at 9:37am
Hey Libby Congratulations on getting onto the Favourites page and into the Taupo Times, its not too long to go now, heres 484.
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23 October 10 at 10:02am
Double thanks Simon! You're right, not long to go! Vote coming your way tomorrow. :)
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Libby Loves Marmite
Thanks again must go to the delightful Eilidh who has created this little beauty for me! Too true, I do love Marmite! Thanks Miss Moyes! x
Marmite vs Peanut Butter Episode III
Here is is, the final episode. Will Marmite's hip pop out in his verbal battle with PB or will he be more hip hop ya don't stop?
24 October 10 at 7:48am
Hey Libby ... I thought your PB v Marmite series was neat ...
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25 October 10 at 5:55am
Hey Sash. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by to pop a wee comment on.
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Eilidh Moyes is a Legend
My dear wee friend Eilidh (seen here with some hunks of men!) made this for me today and thought it was pretty special. I think she's trying to get rid of me! Thanks Eilidh! xx
20 October 10 at 9:48pm
I thought that might have been the case! And I'm not too sure about beating me in hallway rugby but I do know that there might be some injuries! I think you must have called a wrong number my dear as no missed calls? Boooo I'm sorry I missed you. Hope to see you soon! xxxxx
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21 October 10 at 5:33am
Don't want rid of you but you should be home for Christmas!! More votes coming your way :) xxx
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21 October 10 at 10:37am
Thank you Eilidh! I know you don't really want rid! xxx
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Marmite vs Peanut Butter Episode II
Here is is, the second installment of the battle of the century. Come back tomorrow for episode III.
19 October 10 at 11:55am
OMG I LOVE IT!......BRILLIANT! :)...GO LIBBY!
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20 October 10 at 12:58am
this is awesome!! Love it. Vote #376 from me :)
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20 October 10 at 4:11am
Thanks Leah! It's a bit random and we all already know who is more superior out of Mr PB and Mr M but it was worth getting it on tape! Thanks for your continued support. And Kim! Thanks as well! I hope it gave you a wee chuckle.
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Help Me Marmite! Help Help Me Marmite!
Hello to the crew at Marmite HQ, you good things you! (I had originally thought to write this whole thing as a poem but at 10.30 on a Sunday night my brain isn't really in gear. See below...)
Could you pretty please give me some pointers so I can perhaps become one of your favs for a little bit. I've promised to cover myself from head to toe in Marmite and traipse around Central Glasgow if I get 500 votes and surely this will be a super awesome marketing stunt for you guys. Only problem is I guess your target audience isn't really in Scotland... Hrrmmm... Still, any publicity is good publicity!
I've also shamed myself with idiotic dance moves and crazy voices. Perhaps I need to be doing more to impress you. I'll put my thinking cap on.
I've got the World Solo Drumming champs this coming weekend so my brain isn't really switched on to the most creative things at the moment. More musical things really. At least, that's my excuse. Plus I stubbed my toe really bad and it's a bit sore which is averting my attention somewhat.
So please if you have any pointers, I'd love to hear them!
Love, Lib x
20 October 10 at 11:51am
Hi Marcus! I love your outfit in your photo by the way! I am getting really scared now about the Marmite strip! It's sooo cold and I really don't think I thought the plan through but at the same time, if I get to 500 votes it'll be so epic that I'm totally stoked about the nudy run! Thanks so much for your vote.
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20 October 10 at 11:51am
Hi Marcus! I love your outfit in your photo by the way! I am getting really scared now about the Marmite strip! It's sooo cold and I really don't think I thought the plan through but at the same time, if I get to 500 votes it'll be so epic that I'm totally stoked about the nudy run! Thanks so much for your vote.
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20 October 10 at 11:52am
And Jared! Thanks.... oh my I can feel the chills already! Cheers.
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My Mummy
I love her and miss her and would love to hang out with her in December. She said something funny to me the other day - "I can't wait to just chill with you and get to know my grown up daughter." It's been so long since we've had a decent amount of time to hang out! Love ya Mum!
19 October 10 at 8:03am
I like your correct apostrophe usage, Jen! I also like your morning coffee/paper/bringinghomethekiwis ritual so thanks again for taking the time each day to vote! x
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24 October 10 at 3:12am
hey man, thats a great video and a great mum..... heaps of good luck! i'm glad that you've become one of their favourites!
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25 October 10 at 5:55am
I'm super glad too! Very lucky. Cheers again!
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Marmite vs Peanut Butter Episode I
Here is is, the first installment of the battle of the century. Come back tomorrow for episode II.
Stay Tuned...
Forget David Tua. Forget Monty Betham. This is going to be a fight worth remembering. From Monday, I will be presenting the first episode of Peanut Butter vs Marmite. Of course, we all know already who is going to win but it's breakfast spread situation comedy gold. Kind of.
Make sure you visit this page on Monday to catch episode one of... (big booming cliched boxing/wrestling voiceover) PEANUT BUTTER VERSUS MAAAAARRRRMIIITTTEEEE!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Oh No Bro!
So like, I was talking to my Scottish friend the other day and she didn't know what I was saying. Here's the story...
18 October 10 at 11:02am
Jamie-Ree bro, I'm mega stoked that yous fullas down there in CHCH are liking the bro stylies! Biggies ups home girl and thanks for your support aiiiiggghhht!!
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Thank you!
We've hit 250 votes and I think that's TREMENDOUS! Thank you to EVERYONE for their support so far.
The other exciting thing is that this means that we are halfway there for the Naked (almost) Marmite Promise. I promised that if I get 500 votes by the end of the competition that I would strip naked, cover myself head to toe in Marmite and spend some time in Glasgow's George Square...
Don't forget, you can vote every day and you get three votes so don't forget to vote for some other Kiwis and help them to get home too.
Thanks team!
Lib x
15 October 10 at 1:17pm
Mike, I don't know what I was thinking when I promised this but you're right, it's going to be a little scary in a few ways! Cheers for your vote all the way from Canadia!
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15 October 10 at 1:17pm
Moir I'm impressed that a bass drummer is able to remember how to do these sorts of things! Thanks again for your support and kick those Aussie's bums for me will you?!
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15 October 10 at 1:18pm
Ket Ket, I think I might approach him and get it into the programme. Would be good media coverage for Marmite as well me thinks. Never a bad thing! Thank you for your support as always and hope to see you soon!
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Attention Marmite's Favs!
Hi to Some of Marmite's Favs.
I used to be one of those kids in high school. You know the ones, the sort of sad, sit in the corner, hang out in the library at lunch time sorts. I wasn't popular or anything. I never really did learn how to become one of the cool kids. I had chatter-rings, cargo pants, Barkers and Pro Yos but I was never super cool.
So, I was hoping that some of the cool kids could please share with me how to become one of Mr Marmite's favs. Perhaps some hints or tips? Do I need to buy stirrup pants? Maybe get a new hair cut? Should I buy Mr Marmite an apple and suck up to him to be the Teacher's Pet?
Please let me know if you have any tips or perhaps how I can charm Mr Marmite into lifting me into your select group, if only for a day? I'm hoping to get 500 votes remember.... read a couple of posts below to see why!
Love and hugs and thanks in advance,
Libby x
14 October 10 at 8:22pm
Dear everyone, Libby O'Brien needs to go home. Asap. Her Vitamin D levels are at critically low levels, and she can no longer maintain her Lyn of Tawa accent. Or her Billy T James accent. New Zealand NEEDS her party spirit because summer is fast approaching. Libby is 100% Aotearoa and epitomises all the real good stuff about our homeland. She's funny and friendly and clever and smiley and talented and dedicated and NZ can't do without her any longer. She has run out of Watties, Toffee Pops and Summer Ale, not to mention MARMITE, and these companies are suffering slumps in profit as a result of her having been away sooooo long. PLEASE VOTE NOW FOR OUR LIBBY TO SAVE HER AND AOTEAROA!!!!!!!!! Cheers, Trace (Libby's Surrogate Big Sister)
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15 October 10 at 11:39am
Hooiiiiii Tracaaeeyyy! Bro I'm 100% A O T E A R O A! And you are super nice for posting such lovely comments. Thank you! My Marmite supplies are SERIOUSLY low and I'm beginning to lose sleep at night. It's scary stuff. Thanks for your vote(s) too! Cheers, Lib. (Tracey's Surrogate Little Sister)
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Marmite 2010 Dance Awards
It's time for the inaugural 2010 Marmite Dance Awards! Libby O'Brien is one of the entrants and here is her entry. Some fine dancing to be seen here.
14 October 10 at 1:05pm
Oh God this cracked me up, you should get a trip home for this alone! ha ha ha :)
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15 October 10 at 4:08am
Thanks Leah and I'm glad it gave you a little smile! :-)
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Kirsty Gets Creative
My lovely wonderful very good friend Kirsty MacKinnon was asking me recently who the most famous New Zealander was and of course I replied "Marmite!" However, she really wanted someone who had a 'face' and because of our mutual love of rugby, she thought that Jonah Lomu could take the title. Check out this link of a little something she made for me to put on this site: http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/yf8sTDF5D185Dsq1 THANKS KIRSTY!
14 October 10 at 5:46am
Hi Libby,voting for you today.You are doing sooo well.All the very best.xo
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14 October 10 at 8:13am
Thanks Mary! I might just have to vote for you again today! Good luck! xo
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Billy Connelly Knows What's What
If you need to listen to anyone then it's the Big Yin! I met Billy a little while back when he found out that I was trying to get home and thought he would pay me a visit to help my cause... Ok no that's a lie. Billy is a big fan of Slanj Kilts where I work in Glasgow and he came in one day to say hello to everyone one morning late last year. Still, as much as he didn't say anything, I could tell that he was thinking that I really did need to get home soon!
13 October 10 at 12:45pm
Donald, you really are the best salesman in the business! Thank you so much for your support! I don't think I would ever live it down at work if I did manage to get to 500... Think what the boys would say!
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14 October 10 at 2:27pm
If we get you to 500 votes by next Saturday will you compete in the solos in said attire? Would make my NZ PB mag article WAY more interesting with a pic to accompany it! :)
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15 October 10 at 4:10am
Rach, of course I would! I'm not sure if it would make the article interesting though if people were trying to eat their lunch while reading it or anything... Thanks for your vote hun x
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"What's For Ye, Won't Go By Ye."
"What's For Ye, Won't Go By Ye."
This is one of the best things that I have learnt since being in Scotland. Basically, it just means that if something good is going to happen for you, it won't pass by you. If it's meant to be it will be. I completely love this little saying and hope that all of us competing in this great Marmite competition can remember that and hopefully, if we're meant to go home in December, we will get a chance to. If by some chance we miss out, no worries mate! There's probably a good reason why and no doubt something good might happen in the corners of the globe where we all are. (Unless you're like me and you get deported because your Visa is about to run out!)
Maybe that's silly thinking but I reckon it's a good thing to keep in mind.
Good luck to everyone who is spending large chunks of their day on this website hoping to get home! And remember, what's for ye, won't go by ye!
I'm Clearly Going Bonkers...
I think the only way to fix my bonkerness is to get home into the sun and warmth and all the choice-ness of Kiwiland!
The Things I Will Do to Get Home...
Ok everyone. I have an announcement to make.
I've decided to up the ante, as they say. Here's the dealio:
I would like to get a few more votes on the board. I know they aren't the most important thing for this competition but they definitely all help. So, I have decided that if I reach 500 votes by the end of this competition (31st October) I will cover myself from head to toe in Marmite, wear a large cardboard Marmite jar to cover, well, myself, and will walk through Glasgow's George Square wearing only Marmite and some cardboard.
Bear in mind that this will be in the middle of winter...
So tell your friends, your family, your workmates and band mates and you never know, you might see me really becoming one with my favourite bit of Kiwiana!
13 October 10 at 9:12am
Hello Ishbel and Iain! Thanks for your vote and for all of your support. I would LOVE to be on Mull for Christmas again but of course after 5 years of missing out on a New Zealand Christmas, I would REALLY LOVE to be home for Chrissy 2010. See you soon though! x
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13 October 10 at 10:11am
That definately deserves a vote or two from me Libby.I have already voted today but I will be back tomorrow and I will make sure I spread the word!!!All the best to win.xo
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13 October 10 at 10:15am
Mary that's so nice of you! Thank you very much in advance! I am cold just thinking about running through central Glasgow in winter wearing practically nothing but I guess it has to be done! (Fingers crossed I hit 500 votes!) I absolutely adore your page and your wee one is so cute. All the very best and good luck!
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Brrrrrrrrmmmmm it's the Marmite Car!
Me being my usual self but here I'm in the best car in the world - the Marmite Car! "They see me rollin', they hatin', patrollin'."
12 October 10 at 3:55am
We have enough muppets here in Scotland so we're trying to get rid of this one. Please give her the tickets......and a bar of soap too!!!
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12 October 10 at 6:35am
Ha Ha Creative!...Heard about your bosses kilt photo and had to give you a wee vote. I agree with Leah. #163 your way!
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12 October 10 at 8:26am
HA Thomas! None of the Kiwis will get your Scottish humour! What he actually means is that I smell beaut... aye Tompo?! Thanks for your vote though ya wee muppet! Lula... I know what you mean about the kilt photo! I'm so glad you approve. I'll have to get some more. Thanks so much for your vote!
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Marmite Trophy
I'm not too happy that I'm going to have to share my Marmite with ALL the boys in the drum corps now!
13 October 10 at 2:42am
We love having Libby working with us but she needs to get home for Christmas so bad! Good luck Libs!
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13 October 10 at 9:17am
Awwww I love working at Slanj so much and love my work mates but I would love Christmas at home just that little bit more. Thanks for voting guys!
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Game Face!
Just so you get an idea of the concentration involved... what a game face!
13 October 10 at 1:14am
This is a cool photo, it looks like you have a great time living in Glasgow. It's not quite home though is it? I love your page and all your Marmite photos... I like your challenge too, its gona be cold dressed in Marmite!! Best of luck getting home :)
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13 October 10 at 7:56am
Thanks so much Kim! I do look quite serious in this though - my concentrating face is quite angry looking! I am loving your page and congrats on all of your votes and for being one of the favs! All the very best! x
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World Solo Drumming Championships
As some of you may know, I moved to Scotland at the start of 2009 as a personal development exercise to play in and compete with one of the best pipe bands in the world - The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. The Vale, as the band is affectionately known, is based in Perth, Scotland which is a 120 mile round trip from Glasgow and at some points during the pipe band season I was travelling to Perth four times a week! It sure was a busy summer of pipe banding but I loved every moment of it. I competed with the band at five major championships, including the World Pipe Band Champs which attracted an audience of 55,000 people to the event and was broadcast live around the world by the BBC.
Now that the season is over, I have been concentrating on the World Solo Drumming Championships which are set to take place here in Glasgow on the 23rd of October. I competed last year (and I believe was the only entrant representing the Southern Hemisphere) and am hoping to better my placing from 2009.
Like any sport or hobby when competing at any world championships level, it takes a lot of time management and personal commitment to stay on top of your game and of course, it's always that little bit tougher when you're a long way away from home!
However, I'm very proud of my achievements so far and hope that I will be able to pass on some of the skills I have learnt to kids who are learning drums back in New Zealand if I am able to get home soon. I sure have some fun stories to tell them as well which will hopefully inspire them to want to travel to the other side of the world to try and be the best they can be.
I can't wait for the competition and I'll keep everyone updated how the practice is coming along and how it goes on the Big Day next week!
Graham's Marmite Rap
My friend Graham Brown is one cool gangsta and he composed this rap all the way from Ontario in Canada. Thanks GBizzle! (Don't forget to do what he says and vote, yo! Please. For shizzle my nizzle!)
15 October 10 at 4:20am
Seriously? No one has commented on a personally created rap for Lib Lib? I think you're awesome, G Money!
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15 October 10 at 11:13am
I know, how has no one commented?! I mean, he IS internationally known and he IS known to rock the microphone. Go G Bizzle!!
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Marmitey Desktop
Mmmm Marmite in my Tomato and Basil soup just gives it that extra kick!
10 October 10 at 10:48am
Thanks Kylie and Xavier! Hope you're having fun. Great page by the way. I love wee X's bling! x
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Cardboard Libs - Not as Good as the Real Deal
A few of my friends were so sad that I couldn't afford to get home for the Australian and South Pacific Pipe Band Championships that they made a cardboard version of me to take my place. What a great bunch of friends I have huh?! Rumour has it though that Cardboard Libs was caught up in some carnage at a pipe band afterparty and has since lost her legs!
Paris Jump
You must understand just how hard it is to get a jumping shot when you're travelling by yourself... and teaching other tourists how to do one isn't exactly easy either! Hence why most of the Eiffel Tower is missing. Still, I reckon this is quite epic!
Marmite Celebrates His/Her Birthday
Thanks to my good friend Jude who is voting every day from Wellington. She has a Marmite who wanted to celebrate his/her 100th birthday so she made sure he had party implements to pass the occasion in style.
Making it into OK! Magazine...
It's only a small article but it's there! If you click on the photo you should be able to see my friends and I jumping in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jumping on the Isle of Mull, Scotland
Getting some air in my 'Scottish Home' (because it reminds me of Taupo) of Mull.
Jumping in Welly
One of the earlier jumping photos - With the infamous Beehive back in my favourite city in the world.
Lib Lib Can Jump
Before I moved to Scotland in 2009, I was in Glasgow in 2008 for the World Pipe Band Championships and came across this beauty of a shop. At the time I wanted to get a photo with it for obvious reasons but wanted to make the photo a little different. So I jumped. The rest, as they say is history. Before I moved over to the UK, Mum and I were watching the sun go down over the Pacific Ocean one night and we had this brain wave. - Why don't I try and get as many jumping photos in front of as many World famous land marks as possible. And The Lib Lib's Jumping Project was born. Soon, I had made it (with a bunch of friends) into Hello! magazine here in the UK for my jumping escapades and I'm still managing to get a few pictures here and there. Check out some more here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lib-Lib-Jumping-Project-09/54476968428
9 October 10 at 6:59am
Ok I said 'Hello!' magazine but what I meant was OK! Magazine. I'm sure you can see where I got confused...
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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
So I was sitting on a plane coming back from Portugal today and I thought, surely some of my pals back home and around the world have a few thoughts on why they want me home. So, dear friends, I ask you this: Could you please spare a few moments from your day (especially you students! You know who I'm talking to!) to record a short video, draw a drawing, paint a picture or just take a photo and I will post it up on this site for the world to see and adore. I promise that if I am lucky enough to get home with Marmite's help that I will buy you all Marmite and gifts and presents. (And no doubt some of that magical amber stuff we do enjoy in pint glasses!)
Feel free to embarrass me, I don't mind. I REALLY want to get home!
Cheers guys and girls!
9 October 10 at 1:09pm
Libs...you need Marmite to send you home to your Mama...As a Mama who lives a long way from her kiddies, I know it is way too long since your ma got to give you a great big squeezy hug...c'mon Marmite ...do it for Libby's mum...send her home soon!!!!
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10 October 10 at 11:42am
I agree Jen! I would LOVE so much to give my Mumma a hug big squeezy hug and just sit and chill with her. It really has been way to long and I'm hoping Marmite will help me! Fingers crossed eh?! Thanks for your support! x
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I'm Leaving, on a Jet Place
But I know when I'll be back again - Friday!
8 October 10 at 11:49am
Hey Libby have fun in Portugal, heres another 1 coming your way, will have to jump off "Bully Point" this summer, cheers Si.
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9 October 10 at 5:31am
Thanks Simon! I tell you what, I would never have the courage to jump off Bully Point but if I manage to get the chance to go home then I will jump off Bully Point! It will take courage but I'm prepared to do it! Thanks for the vote!
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Shhh. Don't Tell Nana!
There's a very special shindig happening in December and I'd love to be there to get in amongst the celebrations with my loved ones...
4 October 10 at 10:53am
Love it!...send this girl home...for Nana's sake!!!!
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4 October 10 at 11:27am
My Nana agrees Jenny! Thanks for your support! How's Canada?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARMITE!
Gosh, what a Kiwi accent I have... Didn't realise it was THAT strong!
Marmite Learns to Read
He likes the combine harvester!
Wait, that's not a Kilt?!
What is that in amongst some kilts...?
2 October 10 at 5:17pm
Go Libby, VOTE FOR HER NOW....shes not been home for Christmas for years...anybody browsing this ,VOTE FOR HER N.O.W. she is the coolest Kiwi I know ..(she is the only Kiwi I know)...she is also one of the nicest people I have ever met, she is a fantastic ambassador for your country and a huge Marmite fan.....go on....hit the button.....
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4 October 10 at 7:52am
Thanks Lib! I sooo agree with you! What a choice (bro) name we have going on. Cool people do need to be home at Christmas so hopefully I can pass the coolness test and get back for December. Thanks for your vote too! Man, you're so cool!
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4 October 10 at 7:53am
Donald you're a wee legend! You can tell you're a sales rep huh? It's in your blood! Cheer for your vote. x
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Watch Out Ladies!
So I managed to talk my boss Ross into taking some time out of his day to pose (and show a bit of leg!) with Marmite. Marmite was quite inquisitive about what Ross had on under his kilt though... Cheeky!
22 October 10 at 4:39am
Major bnus points Libby for a) getting men in kilts on your page (definitely a fan!)) and b) managing to convince to get your boss to show some leg on camera! Top effort. Obviously you're a very persuasive person :)
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25 October 10 at 5:58am
Haha thanks Vicki! I think it's more that he's just a super easy-going boss who has an arm that's easy to twist! (I think he has funny knees!)
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Oops...
It seems I missed off my very favourite people in Northern Ireland when I recorded the video below so this is dedicated just to everyone from Northern Ireland. Mmmm tasty!
2 October 10 at 10:20am
And NOW you get my vote. Love, Your Northern Irish Friend
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2 October 10 at 10:20am
And NOW you get my vote. Love, Your Northern Irish Friend
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2 October 10 at 10:30am
You should see the outtakes Lyns... You'd be proud. Thank you for your vote! Lots of love, your little Kiwi friend.
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Thank You!
This is just a shout out to all the good people out there and the good people at Marmite. Biggie ups!
2 October 10 at 8:26am
I like your theme. You've got my vote today.
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2 October 10 at 8:34am
Thanks Natalie! I have run out of votes today but I will visit your site tomorrow and vote for you asap. All the very best!
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Marmite and some Ghillie Brogues
Ghillie Brogues', are a type of shoe with laces along the instep and no tongue. Although now primarily worn for social events, Ghillies originated as a shoe that would drain water and dry quickly due to the lack of a tongue, and not get stuck in the mud because the laces were above the ankle. Thanks Wikipedia. Obviously a spread of class, Mr Marmite spent some time with some ghillie brogues at work today.
Marmite is All the Talk Around the Water Cooler in Glasgow
I even managed to talk up Marmite around the water cooler.
More Marmite at Work
This time Mr Black and White Marmite wants to hang out with some sporrans...
Why I want to Come Home
Reason #3
Workmate Phil Finds Some Hidden Marmite
Here's the lovely Phil, one of my favourite work buddies discovering something strange in the fridge...
Marmite at Work
I have been very fortunate to work at Slanj Kilts for the past year and as much as I love my workmates to pieces, I don't think they really get enough Marmite into their lives. So today, I covered the shop in some big jars of Marmite and spread (excuse the pun!) the word!
Why I want to Come Home
Reason # 52.
29 September 10 at 11:29am
hehe Lib you look terribly cold! And that Kathmandu Goose is warm so it must be cold. Oh I hope you can get home soon! Love you x
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29 September 10 at 8:33pm
Lib Lib Libby! I just voted for you and will everyday until you WIN! I did the same thing as your mum though and signed myself up by mistake...I don't need to get back to Wellington - I'm already here! What a dork I am. Anyhoo, I hope you win Liberty-Bell....I so want to see you at Square Day! Love you lots R-Dub xxxx
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2 October 10 at 4:11am
R-DUB! Thanks for voting and I'm so pleased that you're taking the time to vote for me every day! I miss you SO much and would so love to spend some time with you and meet your FIANCE and catch up on all the exciting things that are happening with your life! Lots of love xxx
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Being a Kiwi in Scotland
Yes, that is me with a New Zealand flag painted on my face. Yes, that is me in a kilt and yes, that is me jumping in the middle of Glasgow with a Kiwi flag. I'm going Kiwi crazy! I need to get home and get it out of my system!
14 October 10 at 2:52am
Love it - All the best and thanks for your support on my page :) x
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15 October 10 at 11:08am
Thanks Anna! It took a few takes to get this one right. That flag was heavy! Good luck! x
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I need to get home to save my Mum from future computer embarrassment!
So my Mum is bad with computers. Really bad. She tried to sign up to vote for me today and then got in touch with me when she realised something had gone wrong. I would have thought that signing up to vote was relatively easy, however I feel that I should share this to explain just how much I need to get home to sort my Mum out with computers. It gave me a giggle! Poor Mum.
2 October 10 at 7:04am
(You can click on the picture to read it... it's quite funny!)
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2 October 10 at 8:22am
Oh dear this is just the kind of thing my mum would do!! I'm really liking your page, good luck with the competition :)
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2 October 10 at 9:23am
Thanks Kirsty, I'm loving yours too! Very cool and lots of votes! Deserved! Take care and good luck!
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My Last Day in New Zealand
I was off on the 16th of March 2009... off to the great unknown. Some of my favourite people came to see me off from little Taupo Airport. I miss them so much and have this photo on my desk at home. We've got (from left to right) me, good friend Glenn, my little sister Megan, my darling Mum, and best friends Kylie and Alise. Miss you guys and hope to be able to get home to see you soon!
2 October 10 at 4:11am
They sure are Sue! I hope to get home and be surrounded by Kiwis in December. Fingers crossed! Thanks for stopping by and voting! x
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Fat Freddies
It's not the best photo but I was LOVING life being at the Fat Freddies Drop gig here in Glasgow a few weeks ago. Pure Kiwi music at its best!
21 September 10 at 9:42am
Yeah! I agree with Megan! haha we love ya
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24 September 10 at 11:01am
NNNNoooooo! WAY!!! I was at this.... in the front row!!!!! wooowhooo!!!
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26 September 10 at 7:05am
No way! I probably bumped into you accidentally! GREAT gig huh?!
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Word Solo Drumming Championship Support!
Last October I entered in the World Solo Drumming Championships here in Glasgow and had quite a wonderful support team! Look at them go!
26 September 10 at 1:11pm
Best of luck with getting home. Trying to get our boy home from Edinburgh, so will throw some votes your way too.
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29 September 10 at 11:27am
Thanks Lester! I've been voting for Mark as I like that's he's come over here to train and all that. I know how he feels... sort of! If Mark and I manage to get home we'll have to meet up in NZ and have some Irn Bru and haggis! All the very best and thanks for the votes!
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PLEASE HELP ME FACEBOOK BUDDIES!
Hi everyone.
So I'm entering this totally hip and happening competition to get me home. My Mummy misses me and I haven't seen her in almost two years! Argh!
So, please click on this link and I might get a chance to go and visit her and my lovely home of New Zealand. (I also might get to make it to Square Day, the best Pipe Band Competition in the World!)
Thanks!
2 October 10 at 4:12am
Thanks Liam! I want to hear your piobaireachds at home soon! Fingers crossed I get a chance to get home!
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Three Kiwi Girls
I love this picture of Fiona, Tracey and I. We are Kiwis are we are awesome. The only difference is Fiona and Tracey have been home for Christmas since they moved to Scotland. :-( I don't want to be the left one out. Help me to get home! Hurrah!
Why the Heck am I in Glasgow?
It's cold. It's dirty. It's smelly. And they have Neds. Not sure what they are? Check it out on Youtube...
But I digress.
Why am I in Glasgow, Scotland? Basically, I'm here to play drums. Yes that's right. drums. In a pipe band.
And what makes that so special? It's all about this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/worlds/2010/bands/robert_wiseman_dairies_vale_of_atholl/
Playing at the World Pipe Band Championships with a Scottish band. Hence staying in Glasgow, playing drums, selling kilts for a living. It sounds random and it is but I love it. However, I have this undeniable hankering to get home for Christmas.
In my desire to become the best that I can be through pipe bands, I have missed four Christmases in a row at home and this will be number five if I can't make it back to beautiful Aotearoa for Chrissy 2010. I've spent a Christmas in China, two in Australia and one here in Scotland. Sure, the white Christmas thing was a novelty but nothing beats sun, strawberries, good Kiwi tunes and a BBQ. So I hope you can all help me to get home for Christmas, see the family, the friends and rekindle my love of gas barbies. (The coal ones over here just don't cut it!)
The first entry.
Well my wee 89 year old Nana called me up and said to me "I have no idea what this internet thing is but apparently you can get on it and get yourself home for Christmas. Do it Lib!"
One must always obey Nana at all times.
So here I am. Showing my love for Marmite and hoping to help all the boys and girls at Marmite celebrate the big 100 in style back in EnZeed. No one in Glasgow really 'gets' this whole Marmite vibe. Must think about changing that...
I'm off to get some video ideas into my head and will upload a cheeky wee video soon.
Stay tuned...
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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 8:13pm
Libby, I think you should get a ticket for being the funniest person on here. Your posts were always entertaining and interesting and it sounds like you have done a lot of cool stuff in the past few years. About time you had a rest in NZ with your family. Thanks for your support and lovely comments. Best of luck, Lisa xox
Report this comment31 October 10 at 9:37pm
All the very best in the competition! Really hope you get back home to the sunshine of Taupo! Good luck
Report this comment31 October 10 at 10:43pm
Best of Kiwi luck!
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