Mike & Sam’s Story

Hello

My name is Sam. Your pictures are fab and we would like to enter your competition please.
My fella Mike asked me to marry him a couple of months ago. We are planning a low budget DIY, festival style retro wedding here in Manchester.
The date of our wedding is the 14th Jun 2014
Venue: Islington Mill, Salford – which is an old cotton mill which is very close to Manchester City Centre.
A bit about us…
We’re both 32, we met at the bus stop outside the Palace Hotel in Manchester whilst we were both waiting for the 86 night bus home. We had both been clubbing that night and were a bit tipsy. We sat on opposite seats and had a drunken chat about Morrissey and the Smiths and the rest is history. That was 6 years ago.
We live in a village called ‘Chorlton cum Hardy’ in Manchester with our two cats – Steven Patrick Morrissey II and Percy Plant. We both work at the University of Manchester though Mike will be starting his PhD in sustainable design in September at Lancaster University.
Mike asked me to marry him 2 months ago in London; when he took me to see the David Bowie exhibition at the V&A – it was all a surprise. He picked the ring himself – a beautiful art deco style diamond platinum ring, he carried it ring about with him for 3 months before he asked me. It was perfect, I couldn’t have picked a better ring myself and it makes it more special that he found it himself. I think he found it pretty stressful but it’s all worth it as we both adore the ring.
Our plans……
We want the day to be laid back like a festival, it is going to be mostly DIY – I am making the cake and Mike is designing the invitations (and the save the date – see attached) and we will decorate the rooms ourselves. We are getting married in an old cotton mill in Salford – lots of red brick and wooden beams with a pretty bunting draped cobbled courtyard and gourmet street food vans parked outside. Our taste is very modernist/ Bauhaus with a bit of sixties kitsch. The venue is home to a lot of gigs and artist studios and is very much our style.
We are having a short humanist ceremony followed by some smooth grooves into the early hours. He is prog rock and I am psychedelic sixties but we have met somewhere in the middle to ensure our musical tastes are reflected. There will be soul, funk, disco, rock, indie and folk and lots of sambuca.
Our style is quite retro, Mike is very hippie seventies and I am a bit more mod sixties and these will be the themes of the party. We hope to have colourful lanterns, retro props and a pinball machine.
I have attached a save the date card and a couple of photos of us so you can get a sense of who we are.
We actually hope to ‘officially’ tie the knot on Elvis’s estate in Graceland or in Vegas but we need to have something for our family and especially for my Mum as she was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in February and is already in poor health.
Plus we can’t afford the States yet, we are hoping this will be our honeymoon and intend to have our ‘mini-moon’ at Glastonbury the weekend following the wedding – if we get tickets.
Why you should pick us….
Because the photos really matter to us, we want the right photos that reflect us and our style. Mike did a degree in photography so it’s really important to him too; he would rather not have a photographer at all than have the wrong one. Quite simply, I am not sure we can afford one at all on our budget at all as Mike is going back to University.
We are paying for the wedding ourselves and are hoping to buy a house this year. We have had a terrible year with my Mum’s diagnosis, we want to have something we can look back on and smile at. Our engagement has been a much needed injection of good news in our family and we really want to capture the day.

Thanks
Sammy

368 Comments

Steven on August 29, 2013 at 5:18 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!
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Jodie Pat on August 29, 2013 at 7:46 pm

your wedding looks kool! Can I come? lol
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Sammy on August 29, 2013 at 8:50 pm

Yay, thanks for the votes dudes. We haven’t been in long so haven’t have chance to tell peeps yet. Eeek. Good luck everyone x
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Baker on August 29, 2013 at 8:51 pm

Yeah go Sam & Mike! Keeping fingers crossed you get the luck you deserve!
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Kate thorpe on August 29, 2013 at 8:54 pm

Two lovely people who deserve to win! Go Sam and Mike!!

Xx
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Joe coombes on August 29, 2013 at 8:55 pm

Sam and Mike to win. And to win BIG!
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Joe coombes on August 29, 2013 at 8:57 pm

Sam and Mike to win
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Lianne James on August 29, 2013 at 8:58 pm

I so hope you win this Sam & Mike x
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Kay Owen on August 29, 2013 at 9:02 pm

Sam and mike to win
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jenny fisher on August 29, 2013 at 9:03 pm

Mike & Sam to win. good luck guys hope you win x
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Kath Fox on August 29, 2013 at 9:05 pm

This is going to be such a wonderful wedding – these guys are seriously gorgeous so you owe it to the world to grant them their wish of fabulous photies on their special day :)) Sammy and Mike 4 eva
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Foleyface on August 29, 2013 at 9:07 pm

Mike & Sam to win. Good luck Sammy xx
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rachel emson on August 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm

You guys are the best and sooo deserve to win x
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Jacquie Atherton on August 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
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Gina on August 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm

Gonna be the coolest wedding ever xxxx
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Peter McCabe on August 29, 2013 at 9:19 pm

Hope you win ,you deserve it x
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Lise on August 29, 2013 at 9:26 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!!! Sam is right hoot too and would no doubt be a pleasure to work with!
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JenJ on August 29, 2013 at 9:26 pm

These guys deserve it! Win big time x
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Jules & Will on August 29, 2013 at 9:30 pm

Sam & Mike SURELY have to win this??! 🙂
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60's kid on August 29, 2013 at 9:31 pm

With that taste in music you really have to win!
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Sophie Wood on August 29, 2013 at 9:31 pm

“There will be soul, funk, disco, rock, indie and folk and lots of sambuca.” Made me laugh…
Hope you win!
Love you lots xxxx
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Katy on August 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm

Sam and Mike and their fab, individual wedding to win!
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H on August 29, 2013 at 9:39 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!!!!!! Good luck you guys!! Xx
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Richard Emson on August 29, 2013 at 9:50 pm

Mike and Sam to win, she’s mad as a hatter…
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Miles Worth on August 29, 2013 at 9:56 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
Mike is the coolest dude I know and Sam, well she’s just a groovy, out there gal so they have to win!
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Mike on August 29, 2013 at 10:04 pm

Me & Sam to win!!! 😉
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Myra on August 29, 2013 at 10:09 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Bill on August 29, 2013 at 10:09 pm

Mike and Sam to win! For they are ace!
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Graham on August 29, 2013 at 10:09 pm

Mike & Sam must win. It makes sense.
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Betty on August 29, 2013 at 10:10 pm

Sam and mike to win x
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Jamal on August 29, 2013 at 10:26 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Caroline Spivey on August 29, 2013 at 10:27 pm

Sam & mike to win, good luck to you both, you deserve to win!!!
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Sarah Johannessen on August 29, 2013 at 10:30 pm

Good luck Mike and Sam. You definitely deserve to win!
Xxx
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Simon Walter on August 29, 2013 at 10:35 pm

Go Sam and mark
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Rebecca abushena on August 29, 2013 at 10:42 pm

Go mike and Sam! Becky x
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Kathryn Stewart on August 29, 2013 at 11:01 pm

A fab couple with lovely plans for their wedding. Fingers crossed you win this comp x x
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Jo Scott on August 29, 2013 at 11:12 pm

Good luck Sam and Mike! Win or lose it’ll be an amazing day! xx
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Mark d on August 30, 2013 at 5:05 am

Sam and Mike to win!
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Mark. D on August 30, 2013 at 5:11 am

Surely Sam and Mike to win!
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Leo Scarborough on August 30, 2013 at 5:23 am

These two should win….they’re weirdos but in a good way!
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Claire MacMenemey on August 30, 2013 at 5:38 am

You guys are awesome. #win
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becky kenwright on August 30, 2013 at 5:49 am

Hope you guys win xxx
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Charlie P on August 30, 2013 at 5:58 am

Mike & Sam to win! Also if a fight breaks out at the wedding Brighton Beach style I’m backing the mods to batter the hippies
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Danielle Birchenough on August 30, 2013 at 6:23 am

Vote vote vote for this beautiful generous couple…they deserve to win!
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Brigid on August 30, 2013 at 6:40 am

Hope you win! Your wedding plans sound lovely.
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Louise on August 30, 2013 at 6:41 am

Good luck xx
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Nick Ward on August 30, 2013 at 6:45 am

Sam and Mike to win!!!!!!!!
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Lucy White on August 30, 2013 at 6:59 am

Salford former industrial space, red brick, sixties kitsch, lanterns, pinball machine and a beautiful bride and groom? Surely a photographers dream, non?! Vote Sam & Mike!!!!
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Grace on August 30, 2013 at 6:59 am

Sam and mike to win!!! X
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Kath on August 30, 2013 at 7:13 am

Goooo Sam and Mike! Good luck.
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ian burgess on August 30, 2013 at 7:14 am

Sounds like a perfect day for a great couple. Xxxxxx
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Alison on August 30, 2013 at 7:49 am

Please please please pick Sam and Mike – a fab couple with amazing style – a photographers dream!!!
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Ali R on August 30, 2013 at 8:08 am

Sam and Mike to Win, good luck guys! x
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Emma on August 30, 2013 at 8:12 am

very deserving and fab wedding idea! good luck
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Jay Johannessen on August 30, 2013 at 8:12 am

Yep, Sam & Mike. Them.
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Sophia Lewis-Martyr on August 30, 2013 at 8:13 am

Sam and Mike to win. I hope you get your dream wedding. All the best!
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Eadred on August 30, 2013 at 8:15 am

Sounds like *the* wedding. You have to win.
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Pam ward on August 30, 2013 at 8:22 am

Mike and Sam,alovely couple who deserve to win! Way to go!!
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Geoff on August 30, 2013 at 8:29 am

Hope you win,you really deserve it.Good luck!
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Jane Reid on August 30, 2013 at 8:36 am

You’re both ace, your wedding will be ace and so should the photos! Big love x
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Sam on August 30, 2013 at 8:45 am

Sounds amazing. You should definitely win. Like a previous poster said – it’s be a photographers heaven.
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Ewen Davidson Garrod on August 30, 2013 at 9:06 am

Why is there a homeless man ruining a perfectly good photo of Sam?

Either way, Mike and Sam to win!
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Caroline on August 30, 2013 at 9:25 am

Sam & Mike to win. Love you guys! XXX
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George on August 30, 2013 at 9:58 am

Stead & Sam to win all the way! They rock!
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Andy B on August 30, 2013 at 10:46 am

Mike & Sam to win, they deserve it!
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Ashleigh on August 30, 2013 at 11:06 am

Mike and Sam, let the funky times roll! Xx
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Anna on August 30, 2013 at 11:07 am

Sounds amazing! Mike and Sam to win! x
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Pete Kerry on August 30, 2013 at 11:23 am

Go Sam and Mike
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Stephen Ward on August 30, 2013 at 11:33 am

Sam and Mike get my vote ! Nobody more deserving x
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Kim Emson on August 30, 2013 at 11:43 am

sam and mike to win as they are my besets friends
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Ben on August 30, 2013 at 11:57 am

Mike and Sam all the way. Congratulations to you both!
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Rachel Ramdewor on August 30, 2013 at 12:21 pm

Couldn’t think of a more deserving couple to win this fabulous gift
If anyone deserves it they do! X
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Nicola Corlett on August 30, 2013 at 12:46 pm

Beautiful couple that would appreciate a great prize! Love to both x
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E on August 30, 2013 at 12:53 pm

I really hope that you both win – it will be an amazing day
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Gareth on August 30, 2013 at 1:02 pm

You had me at ‘Met at a bus stop and fell in love’.
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Kelly Osgood on August 30, 2013 at 1:23 pm

Vote for Sam and Mike!
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James S on August 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Go go Mike & Sammy!! X
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Bryan on August 30, 2013 at 1:42 pm

Sam and Mike to come second! Only kidding!
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Chris ward on August 30, 2013 at 1:53 pm

Sam & Mike to win!
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Ollie on August 30, 2013 at 2:02 pm

These are the coolest cats around. It’s gonna be a top day. Defo Sammy & Mike to win!!!
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Sarah on August 30, 2013 at 2:06 pm

Sam and Mike please xx
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Rick on August 30, 2013 at 2:23 pm

Ace couple, knowbody deserves it more. All the best Sam & Mike.
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Clare on August 30, 2013 at 2:26 pm

Sam and Mike to win.
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Kirsty on August 30, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Good Luck! x
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Ruth Ward on August 30, 2013 at 2:32 pm

A fab day planned by the sounds of it. Fingers crossed!
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Hannah on August 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!
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Hannah Vaughan on August 30, 2013 at 2:36 pm

Sam and Mike to win
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Kelly Roscoe on August 30, 2013 at 2:41 pm

Hope you win – wedding sounds fab!
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Mary on August 30, 2013 at 2:43 pm

Sam and Mike to win.
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Lizzie Mynard on August 30, 2013 at 2:54 pm

Your wedding is gonna rock!! Will be looking forward to Tandem Photos posting some piccies after the do (cause obviously you guys should win)! 🙂
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Susie on August 30, 2013 at 2:56 pm

Hope you win x
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Joel on August 30, 2013 at 3:02 pm

Sam & Mikey to win! Good luck guys!
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Steve O on August 30, 2013 at 3:08 pm

Sam & Steady to win! Always! Big Love X
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Liz Roche on August 30, 2013 at 3:16 pm

Whoop! We’re super excited! All the best. Hope you win. Are the cats coming? X
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Steph on August 30, 2013 at 3:18 pm

Sam and Mike to win. Great website!
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Jenny on August 30, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Sam and Mike to win.
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Foz Dogg on August 30, 2013 at 3:21 pm

Sam and Mike to win. Or Mike and Sam. Nice beard.
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Dawn on August 30, 2013 at 3:24 pm

Good luck x
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Carly Sueapan on August 30, 2013 at 3:25 pm

Sam and Mike to win, so deserved! X
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Karen on August 30, 2013 at 3:26 pm

Sam & Mike to win all the way! xXx
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David on August 30, 2013 at 3:27 pm

Hope you win! Good Luck
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Rosie Horsfield on August 30, 2013 at 3:29 pm

Sam and Mike to win- Good luck!
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Caroline on August 30, 2013 at 3:37 pm

Go guys! Sounds like a fab wedding you are planning!
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Soippa on August 30, 2013 at 3:43 pm

Have a good one! The venue is really nice..
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Simba on August 30, 2013 at 4:08 pm

SAM AND MIKE ALL THE WAY!
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Lisa B on August 30, 2013 at 4:12 pm

Sam and Mike to win, good luck to all though! X
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susan aitchison on August 30, 2013 at 4:17 pm

Im one of the other finalists but wanted to put a vote in and if we lose then I couldn’t think of a better couple to lose to!Ure wedding looks fab…good luck!xx
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Garry on August 30, 2013 at 4:31 pm

Sam and Mike x x
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Jayne on August 30, 2013 at 4:46 pm

Sam n mike to win!! Most deserved!!!
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Denise on August 30, 2013 at 5:03 pm

Sam and Mike are lovely, hopefully you win it xxx
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Lynda Vaughn on August 30, 2013 at 5:06 pm

Sam and Mike…best wishes!
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jen cullen on August 30, 2013 at 5:07 pm

Sam and mike to win x
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lee cullen on August 30, 2013 at 5:13 pm

Yeah! you guys should win. Good luck
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Janio on August 30, 2013 at 5:26 pm

You deffo deserve this x
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Ed Collins on August 30, 2013 at 5:50 pm

You guys rock! Hope you win 🙂
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Matt on August 30, 2013 at 5:50 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Billy on August 30, 2013 at 6:28 pm

Samuel & Michael to win!
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steve on August 30, 2013 at 6:52 pm

Mikey boy and his lovely fiancée deserve to win
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Matt on August 30, 2013 at 7:01 pm

Wedding sounds amazing Sam. Fully deserve to win! 🙂
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Rod McTavish on August 30, 2013 at 7:07 pm

Sam and Mike to win! Looking forward to it guys!
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Sam kalubowila on August 30, 2013 at 7:18 pm

Good luck guys, your wedding sounds like a lovely day! Congratulations to you both xx
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Claire on August 30, 2013 at 7:36 pm

Sounds amazing
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Jenny Leigh on August 30, 2013 at 8:05 pm

Sam & Mike to win!
Good luck to you both, I hope it is a fabulous day xxx
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Stevo on August 30, 2013 at 8:15 pm

I hope you guys win it!
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Cheese McCheese on August 30, 2013 at 8:16 pm

Get in it to win it
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Stephen H on August 30, 2013 at 8:37 pm

Sounds like loads of fun, all the best.
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Kay on August 30, 2013 at 9:22 pm

Sam and mike to win! Wedding sounds great but I’m not sure the music is quite right, why didn’t you include Cher?
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Janice on August 30, 2013 at 10:14 pm

Your day deserves to be properly documented. Hope you win!
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Susie Morant on August 30, 2013 at 10:41 pm

Mike & Sam to win x x
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Julie Stead on August 30, 2013 at 11:27 pm

Only the best can win. You two are the best!
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Sasha on August 30, 2013 at 11:35 pm

Boom Sammy and Mike to win!
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Ben Stead on August 31, 2013 at 12:57 am

Good stuff, wedding sounds top.
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Teresa on August 31, 2013 at 7:09 am

Good luck to you both!
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Kerry Swailes on August 31, 2013 at 7:11 am

This wedding has all the vital ingredients – the cherry on the top has to be winning this competition. Mike and Sam win my vote.
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Stephen Hutchings on August 31, 2013 at 8:02 am

Anyone with a cat called Percy Plant gets my vote! Hope you both have a fantastic ‘Celebration Day’ 🙂
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Sarah on August 31, 2013 at 8:44 am

YES FOR THESE GUYS!
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Gaz on August 31, 2013 at 9:32 am

Sounds like it’s going to be an amazing day. Sam & Mike all the way!
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Becky on August 31, 2013 at 9:52 am

Good luck guys! Xx
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Dangje on August 31, 2013 at 10:13 am

Hope you win ^_^
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Alexis Remio on August 31, 2013 at 10:19 am

Sam and Dave to win. #soulmen
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Chris Pi on August 31, 2013 at 10:49 am

Sounds like you’ve planned a top day. Have fun you crazy kids and good luck with the competition!
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Tim on August 31, 2013 at 11:22 am

Good luck to you both! Hope you win!
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Beck on August 31, 2013 at 11:43 am

These guys to win! your plans sound awesome!
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Beki Bradley on August 31, 2013 at 11:54 am

Good luck!
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Kat Moor on August 31, 2013 at 1:28 pm

Good luck guys! Hope you win x
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Christine pirie on August 31, 2013 at 2:49 pm

Sam and mike woooop
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Gill Singh on August 31, 2013 at 3:19 pm

Hope you win, your plans sound wonderful. six
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Anna on August 31, 2013 at 3:26 pm

Hope you win x
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Donna Niman on August 31, 2013 at 3:29 pm

Good luck – wedding sounds ace!
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Maud on August 31, 2013 at 3:40 pm

Sam and mike to win!
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Ali roberts on August 31, 2013 at 4:36 pm

Sam and Mike = winnerrrrrsssssssss
Surely!!!?!!!??
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Emma collie on August 31, 2013 at 4:42 pm

Good luck
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Heather on August 31, 2013 at 4:54 pm

Mike & Sam for the win – such a gorgeous couple xxx
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Abigail Emson on August 31, 2013 at 5:07 pm

Sam and Mike to win.
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Nick on August 31, 2013 at 5:31 pm

Number 86 nightbus romancers, they should win. The wedding sounds ace, I’d really like to go.
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Dom on August 31, 2013 at 6:34 pm

Would love to see some S&M photographs!
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RACH on August 31, 2013 at 6:35 pm

Mike and Sam to win ! Wedding sounds beautiful =) xxx
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Abi on August 31, 2013 at 6:39 pm

sounds like it will be an absolutely beautiful wedding! win win win!
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Tom on August 31, 2013 at 8:21 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Alex on August 31, 2013 at 8:31 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Sarah on August 31, 2013 at 8:45 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Alex Mather on August 31, 2013 at 9:00 pm

Great story – good to see the 86 is good for something!! Sam & Mike to win!!
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Joe Marten on September 1, 2013 at 5:51 am

Best of luck Sam and Mike. x
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Paddy on September 1, 2013 at 5:54 am

I haven’t had a dream for a long time, see the luck I’ve had would make a good man turn bad, so please please please let MIKE AND SAM get what they want this time.

mike and sam to win!!!
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Tamsin Garrod on September 1, 2013 at 5:58 am

Sam and Mike to win 🙂
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Tammy on September 1, 2013 at 6:02 am

Sounds like a lovely day, good luck Mike and Sam.
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Cookie on September 1, 2013 at 6:04 am

Sam and Mike to win!
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Daz on September 1, 2013 at 6:10 am

Much love to Sam and Mike. x
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Neil Garrod on September 1, 2013 at 6:13 am

Sam and Mike get my vote.
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Big Dan on September 1, 2013 at 6:15 am

Sounds like a cool wedding. Good luck guys 🙂 🙂
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Amy on September 1, 2013 at 6:19 am

Sam and Mike to win
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Jackie on September 1, 2013 at 6:22 am

I didn’t know Mike was into prog rock, what a loser!
Sam and mike to win!
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kieron on September 1, 2013 at 6:25 am

Mike and Sam to win!
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Stotty on September 1, 2013 at 7:14 am

Sam and Mike all the way!!!
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Lisa Orr on September 1, 2013 at 10:05 am

good luck
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julian on September 1, 2013 at 10:06 am

good luck
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Terry on September 1, 2013 at 10:19 am

Sam and Mike to win xx
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Justin Gillbody on September 1, 2013 at 10:29 am

Good luck Sam and Mike. Hope you win 🙂
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Ruby on September 1, 2013 at 10:44 am

Yay win win! Xxxx
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Steph on September 1, 2013 at 10:54 am

Sam and Mike to win!
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Rob on September 1, 2013 at 10:56 am

Mike and Sam to win
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Jonny Benjamin on September 1, 2013 at 11:10 am

Sam and Mike are a beautiful couple and this would clearly mean so much to them if they won. Sam and Mike all the way!
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isi turner on September 1, 2013 at 11:16 am

S & M 4eva
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K on September 1, 2013 at 11:33 am

Hope you win!
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pengyu wang on September 1, 2013 at 12:01 pm

Sam and Mike must win!
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Stu R on September 1, 2013 at 12:14 pm

Good luck.
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Farhan on September 1, 2013 at 12:25 pm

Sam and Mike
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HW on September 1, 2013 at 12:35 pm

Mike + Sam => Mam

Mam => win!
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conrad fisher on September 1, 2013 at 12:38 pm

Sam and Mike all the way…
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JO on September 1, 2013 at 12:39 pm

Best of luck!
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Hollie Greendale on September 1, 2013 at 12:41 pm

You two are my favourite people, you have to win:)
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Bertie on September 1, 2013 at 12:42 pm

Mike & Sam to win
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Andy Boyers on September 1, 2013 at 12:45 pm

Anyone who loves the Stone Roses as much as me deserves to win! AB
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Lizzy D on September 1, 2013 at 12:45 pm

Mike & Sam xxx
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TJ on September 1, 2013 at 12:50 pm

love you guys – hope you win 🙂
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Pamela Limonov on September 1, 2013 at 12:52 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Ozzie on September 1, 2013 at 12:56 pm

Sam and Mike to win. Good luck.
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Dr. J. M. A. A. Abushena on September 1, 2013 at 1:01 pm

Sam and Mike to win
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Nat on September 1, 2013 at 1:03 pm

Mike and Sam!
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Saira on September 1, 2013 at 1:03 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!! Xx
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Robert Fisher on September 1, 2013 at 1:06 pm

Good luck chaps
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Stu on September 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

It’ll be an amazing wedding I’m jealous I won’t be there. Hope you win. Stu x
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Cess on September 1, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Congrats! Mike and Sam to win! Much love from Cess xxx
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Ali Roscoe on September 1, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Awesome couple!
Keeping my fingers crossed that you win
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Chris Adair on September 1, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Sam and Mike to win 🙂
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James on September 1, 2013 at 1:23 pm

Pretty good wedding plans kidder
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langhorne on September 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm

sam n mike
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Dave on September 1, 2013 at 1:29 pm

Sam and Mike to win
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Patrick on September 1, 2013 at 1:29 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Jane on September 1, 2013 at 1:31 pm

Everyone at Sinclair is hoping you win. Go Mike and Sam 🙂
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Will E on September 1, 2013 at 1:37 pm

Sam and Mike to win. And to win BIG!
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Steph on September 1, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Good luck. Hope u win x
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Mingzhu Lu on September 1, 2013 at 2:16 pm

Best luck Mike and Sam
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Lyndsey on September 1, 2013 at 2:35 pm

You guys are so photogenic you have to win!
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Chris on September 1, 2013 at 2:37 pm

Hop you win
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Cynthia on September 1, 2013 at 2:38 pm

Sam and Mike good luck xXx
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Susie on September 1, 2013 at 2:40 pm

Mike and Sam to win
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Chris on September 1, 2013 at 2:43 pm

Sam and mike to win
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Nick Drake on September 1, 2013 at 2:46 pm

Sam and Noel Fielding to win!
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Caine Clover on September 1, 2013 at 2:49 pm

Even though I’m better at art than you Mike I still want you to win!

#artprize
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Jones on September 1, 2013 at 2:53 pm

Mike and Sam to win
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Matt on September 1, 2013 at 2:58 pm

Mike and Sam to win
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Sarah Babatunde on September 1, 2013 at 3:01 pm

Sam and Mike are the best 😀
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Chris Whitehead on September 1, 2013 at 3:06 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!
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Julie on September 1, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Me and Mike met at an Oasis gig years ago and we’ve been friends ever since. Sam’s a great lass, they are perfect for each other. Surely they MUST win. J. x
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Ian Heath on September 1, 2013 at 3:13 pm

You deserve this so much Sam – good luck!
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Marina Robson on September 1, 2013 at 3:14 pm

mike, sam, steven patrick morrissey II and percy plant to win!
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Maz on September 1, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Sam & Mike to win 🙂
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Rory on September 1, 2013 at 3:23 pm

I hope you win Sam and Mike. Good luck x
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Eric Pross on September 1, 2013 at 3:28 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Rachel on September 1, 2013 at 3:30 pm

If you do win mike I hope you still play s club juniors at your wedding as you promised
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Craig Bartram on September 1, 2013 at 3:32 pm

Go Mike and Sam. You guys deserve it.
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Sue on September 1, 2013 at 3:32 pm

Good luck Michael and Sam – wow how exciting
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chris and gordon on September 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

Good luck with the competition guys – we know your day is going to be beautiful! X
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John T on September 1, 2013 at 4:00 pm

Vote for Sam & Mike!!!!!
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Eric Reid on September 1, 2013 at 4:00 pm

Sam & Mike for the prize, open & shut!
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Jane on September 1, 2013 at 4:15 pm

Sam and Mike get my vote 🙂
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Craig Underwood on September 1, 2013 at 4:19 pm

On this sad day as we mourn the loss of my second favourite poet, I only hope that Sam and Mike can win this and spread some happiness in the world xx
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debs on September 1, 2013 at 4:23 pm

congrats on the engagement again mike and sam! best wishes!
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Sam Baird on September 1, 2013 at 4:26 pm

Lovely stuff.
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Candy Torode on September 1, 2013 at 4:26 pm

Sam and Mike to win. Hugs and kisses to you both 🙂
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Aaron on September 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

Sam cooks delicious Mexican food and Mike plays the drums, its a match made in Acapulco. Go team S & M.
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A on September 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

Win 🙂
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John on September 1, 2013 at 4:33 pm

Mike and Sam to win. Go on, you know it makes sense.
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Andy Deburgh on September 1, 2013 at 4:36 pm

Good luck Sam and Mike I hope you win.
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Moira on September 1, 2013 at 4:37 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Ash on September 1, 2013 at 4:39 pm

Mike and Sam to win
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Nicos Hadjipavlou on September 1, 2013 at 4:44 pm

You get my vote. Good luck!
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Bonny on September 1, 2013 at 4:53 pm

Mike and Sam yay!
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Vicky Rhodes on September 1, 2013 at 4:56 pm

Where was that picture taken? Not Chorlton-cum-hardly I imagine!
Sammy and Mikey to win!!
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Victoria Bramhall on September 1, 2013 at 5:01 pm

GO mike and sam :):):)
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Clifford on September 1, 2013 at 5:04 pm

It looks like you’ve shot the moon Stead! We’ll have to go on the lash next time I’m back in Manchester.
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Zoe Ruff on September 1, 2013 at 5:06 pm

Sam & Mike all the way!
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Una on September 1, 2013 at 5:07 pm

Sam and Mike to win. Salford baby yeah!
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Saeedah Anwar on September 1, 2013 at 5:11 pm

Mike <3 Sam
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Claire Feehily on September 1, 2013 at 5:14 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Farhan on September 1, 2013 at 5:17 pm

Mike and Sam
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Flic on September 1, 2013 at 5:21 pm

I hope you two win, you really deserve it and the pictures will be beautiful.
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Hiren on September 1, 2013 at 5:25 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Hollie Jones on September 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

The first time you met you talked about Morrissey and the Smiths how romantic, you’ve got my vote.
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pauline on September 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

Love you guys. hope you win
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Jagtar on September 1, 2013 at 5:34 pm

Sam and Mike I hope you win 🙂
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Jude hall on September 1, 2013 at 5:36 pm

Sam and mike to win!!
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Lyndsey on September 1, 2013 at 5:37 pm

This all sounds totally amazing, dudes – cannot wait! You also totes deserve to win this thing, obvs!
xxx
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James Biggleswade on September 1, 2013 at 5:37 pm

Mike and Sam to win. BTW Mike are you inviting Carrot to your wedding?
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Christian Hewkins on September 1, 2013 at 5:38 pm

Sam and Mike for the win!!!
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Jimmy Simm on September 1, 2013 at 5:40 pm

Sam you’ll make a beautiful bride you have to win.
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Ben j on September 1, 2013 at 5:42 pm

Sam n mike to win! U deserve it!!!
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JK on September 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

Mike and Sam
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Jan on September 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

PLEEEAAASE let Mike and Sam win
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Rhianna Parker Simpson on September 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

Sam and mike to win
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Kat Smith on September 1, 2013 at 5:50 pm

Mike and Sam to win win win!
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Mary Smith on September 1, 2013 at 5:53 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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martin owen on September 1, 2013 at 5:56 pm

Sam and mike to win please
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Matt Powell on September 1, 2013 at 5:59 pm

It is my opinion that Mike and Sam should win.
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Charlotte Burgess on September 1, 2013 at 6:01 pm

good luck – lov3 you
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Jo Lowry on September 1, 2013 at 6:04 pm

Good luck
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Al on September 1, 2013 at 6:05 pm

Mike and Sam to win or we’ll send the boys round!
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Peirre on September 1, 2013 at 6:06 pm

Good luck Mike and Sam
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Sarah Manson on September 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm

Good luck
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Sarah Withers on September 1, 2013 at 6:14 pm

Good luck Sam and Mike hope you win 🙂
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Boberts (Ian Roberts) on September 1, 2013 at 6:19 pm

Hey Mike, long time no see, love the hair. I’ll take you for a drive in my Jaguar some time – Bish bosh back of the net. Sam looks like a cool babe. Hope you two win!!!!
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Linda McCarthy on September 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm

Sam and Mike please
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Hannah walker on September 1, 2013 at 6:31 pm

Sam and mike to win for sure!! Definitely deserve it xxxx
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Big doris on September 1, 2013 at 6:34 pm

If we don’t vote ill have to use my camera skills, no one wants that….and they’re beauty’s xx
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Little Doris on September 1, 2013 at 6:41 pm

Sam and mike = WINNERS!
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Mike on September 1, 2013 at 6:57 pm

Not long now – got my fingers crossed for you both mike and Sam! X
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Catherine on September 1, 2013 at 6:58 pm

Good luck x
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Joel shorto on September 1, 2013 at 7:09 pm

Hope it all works out for you Sam! See you next Saturday
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sally morgan on September 1, 2013 at 7:29 pm

Sam and mike to win!
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Rachel daw on September 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

Mike and Sam to win
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Cat on September 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

Good luck guys!
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Bianca on September 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm

Pick them!!!!
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Julie Layfield on September 1, 2013 at 7:40 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Rachel on September 1, 2013 at 7:43 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!
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Dave e on September 1, 2013 at 7:46 pm

Sam & mike to win. You deserve it as you both give so much with your charity runs and swims etc.
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anneharbin on September 1, 2013 at 7:48 pm

Sam and mike to win as they are top!!!! and i remember them in the beginning xxx the love i their eyes was lovely to see even back at castle fields :)))
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Alison Roscoe on September 1, 2013 at 7:51 pm

Awesome couple!
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kat on September 1, 2013 at 8:01 pm

Sam and Mike one of the most mazing couples ever
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Helen gray on September 1, 2013 at 8:03 pm

Best of luck mike – cant wait for the wedding of the century!
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Kerry Hall on September 1, 2013 at 8:04 pm

Mike and Sam x
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Natasha on September 1, 2013 at 8:05 pm

Mike and sam to win
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victoria lofthouse on September 1, 2013 at 8:08 pm

Sam and Mike to win all the way
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Dave on September 1, 2013 at 8:12 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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linda newton on September 1, 2013 at 8:13 pm

You will win!!
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Steve Roche on September 1, 2013 at 8:16 pm

Can’t effing wait! Mad love.
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paulans on September 1, 2013 at 8:17 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Charlie P on September 1, 2013 at 8:17 pm

Sam and Mike never give up, you can do it!
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Phil on September 1, 2013 at 8:18 pm

The bset of luck Sam and Mike..
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ALIA on September 1, 2013 at 8:19 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Shruti Passi on September 1, 2013 at 8:22 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!
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Elaine Abbott on September 1, 2013 at 8:23 pm

wishing you all the best for a great day and (hopefully) the photographer of your dreams!
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a deburgh on September 1, 2013 at 8:24 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!!!
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JOHAN TAYLOR on September 1, 2013 at 8:27 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!
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Stevie on September 1, 2013 at 8:27 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Nic on September 1, 2013 at 8:28 pm

Sam and mike to win!
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Pauline Hughes on September 1, 2013 at 8:29 pm

Best of luck. I’m praying you win 🙂
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Andy Bowey on September 1, 2013 at 8:33 pm

Sam and Mike my two favourite people to win!
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Rachel on September 1, 2013 at 8:35 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!!
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Evvy on September 1, 2013 at 8:35 pm

Mike and Sam
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Raj on September 1, 2013 at 8:38 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!!
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Paula on September 1, 2013 at 8:39 pm

Sam and Mike!!
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Lee Birchenough on September 1, 2013 at 8:40 pm

You two are both amazing a deserve a very special day!
Hope you win!!
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Si on September 1, 2013 at 8:40 pm

Good luck with the competition and hope the special day is a spectacular success 🙂
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Bob on September 1, 2013 at 8:43 pm

Sam and Mike! cheer up!!
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Lee Roberts on September 1, 2013 at 8:43 pm

Although I begrudgingly accept that Sam will never be mine I fully support you both and hope you have a wonderful life together. Your day will be very very special and and you’ll both look beautiful in your photos.
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Carina on September 1, 2013 at 8:44 pm

good luck Mike and Sam
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Beverley on September 1, 2013 at 8:46 pm

Best of luck!
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Martin on September 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

Hope you win guys!
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Gray on September 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

Good luck guys!!
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Steven Foster on September 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

Mike and Sam to win!
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Rebecca S on September 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

good luck to you both
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Sue on September 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

Good luck guys!!
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Matt Corlett on September 1, 2013 at 8:56 pm

Sam and Mike are the best!
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Mike on September 1, 2013 at 8:58 pm

Good luck!!
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Mark Cheung on September 1, 2013 at 9:00 pm

Sounds like a top day you’ve got planned; you organise the wedding I’ll supply the tracing paper!!!
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Matty P on September 1, 2013 at 9:01 pm

Hey Sam and Mike best of luck and always keep a close eye on that Jamal
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Emma on September 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

Sam and Mike to win
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Helen Sunley on September 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

I vote for Sam and Mike – Good luck!
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Pete & Cat Mercer on September 1, 2013 at 9:06 pm

Sam & Mike really deserve this, especially with all the charity bike rides and runs that Sam does!!
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Saral on September 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

Good luck guys!!
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Mini on September 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!!
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Susan on September 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!
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Tom Price on September 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

Mike and Sam to win and me to get a bit taller!!
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TOMMY on September 1, 2013 at 9:13 pm

Sam and Mike to win!!!
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Matt Holmes on September 1, 2013 at 9:15 pm

Good luck Sam and Mike
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Steve on September 1, 2013 at 9:16 pm

WIN WIN WIN!
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Tim on September 1, 2013 at 9:17 pm

Big love to you guys and WIN!
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Jack on September 1, 2013 at 9:20 pm

Good luck!!!
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Graeme Reid on September 1, 2013 at 9:20 pm

mike and sam
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Steph on September 1, 2013 at 9:22 pm

Mike and Sam to win!!!111
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Ian Devlin on September 1, 2013 at 9:40 pm

I hope my vote still counts :S Mike and Sam to win
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Geoff on September 1, 2013 at 9:42 pm

Sam and Mike look like a nice couple
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Scalan on September 1, 2013 at 9:45 pm

Hi mike and Sam looking forward to the wedding of the year!
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Tina on September 1, 2013 at 9:47 pm

go mike and sam
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wang on September 1, 2013 at 9:49 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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Rick on September 1, 2013 at 9:50 pm

Come on Sam and mike you can do it!
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Neil on September 1, 2013 at 9:52 pm

Hope u win. N
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Thomas Stebbing on September 1, 2013 at 9:52 pm

… come fly with me let’s fly let’s fly away …

Mike and Sam to win!
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Laura on September 1, 2013 at 9:53 pm

Mike ans Sam to win. L
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Ray Bryan on September 1, 2013 at 10:20 pm

Go Sam and Mike. You deserve to WIN!
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Stephanie on September 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

Please give it to these guys! 🙂
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Cathy Shumaker on September 2, 2013 at 1:39 am

If Kim Emson says to vote for you it must be because you deserve it……so I’m voting for you! Good Luck!
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Dan on September 2, 2013 at 6:52 am

I was there on that bus! They need photos!
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Cheryl Price on September 2, 2013 at 8:01 am

Sam and Mike to win
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Dd on September 2, 2013 at 1:03 pm

Sam and Mike to win!
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J on September 2, 2013 at 4:49 pm

Definitely Mike and Sam to win!
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Laura on September 4, 2013 at 7:25 pm

Good luck
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