diff --git a/rowers/tasks.py b/rowers/tasks.py
index ece7a6a6..08191929 100644
--- a/rowers/tasks.py
+++ b/rowers/tasks.py
@@ -1738,6 +1738,8 @@ def handle_sendemailnewresponse(first_name, last_name,
     from_email = 'Rowsandall <info@rowsandall.com>'
     subject = 'New comment on workout ' + workoutname
 
+    comment = u''+comment
+    
     siteurl = SITE_URL
     if debug:
         siteurl = SITE_URL_DEV
@@ -1775,6 +1777,8 @@ def handle_sendemailnewcomment(first_name,
     from_email = 'Rowsandall <info@rowsandall.com>'
     subject = 'New comment on workout ' + workoutname
 
+    comment = u''+comment
+    
     siteurl = SITE_URL
     if debug:
         siteurl = SITE_URL_DEV