Spanner Catalogue Preview

Just a snippet of the New Range for Next Years Houx! As requested by The Paddling Pool Safety Officer...AKA Skip. A complete range is underway
( in China!) Place your orders now for Mugs
(Bet we don,t sell many H & S ones!) Hats, T-shirts, Cups n Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Serving Bowls, Tea Pots, Fridge Magnets, Snow Globes, Mountain Bikes, Flag Poles, Free Tickets, Champagne, Older Women! and Sweet Motors....All emblazoned with your own Special Logo... Order NOW to Avoid Major Dissapointment...............X

And for a Free T shirt: Answer the simple question...Who is NS?

Standard Model..............

Lip-Less version!

Relaxed Model

For a Rainy day!

Told Ya bout the H n S ones.......DC XXX

Le Mans UNCUT - The DVD

Ok, so it's taken me a while to get the DVD ready, but I do have a real job outside of my duties as 'Safety Officer'.

The DVD is being pressed at Paramount as we speak and should be available for general release this weekend.

In light of my commitments to other Hollywood blockbusters that I'm currently working on this DVD is entirely UNCUT...it brought back some good memories and ones that I must have forgotten!

Not sure of the best way to distribute this, Virgin records cannot stock it until the new year , so in the meantime it's probably best if you email me your addresses and I will stick copies in the post.

Send me an email with your address details to houstonp@gmail.com

Little Bitta Info from Lisa....via DC

Hi All...Just to let ya know I have been in touch with Lisa and both Lisa and daughter Lauren have been laid up with the nasty virus thats going around but she has passed on the booking info to Jaimie....J is working on the dates with the powers that be and returns from Iraq on the 10th of December...Might be nice to post him some stuff around that date..Anyway I am sure after HomeComing presents are given and received, he will be in touch. Will keep ya posted.
Skip...At the risk of a barrage of nonsense!!! Have the ticket girls been sent their stuff yet? I am still working on the Team Spanner promo gear and the catalogue should be ready soon. I am adding a Team Spanner dickshionary and have put Jase and your goodself down for the Limited Editions!!

Well its taken long enought!!!

I belive if Jase is good as his word that lofty is now or today had his computer sorted (by jase) and can now join in on the site.Be good to here from you!

dictionary

has ne one got a dictionary or spell checker dc can borrow or maybe sumthing that can help daves writing when he shit faced then again at dc age the eye site does tend too dwindle some what

All potential Christmas cards...Or maybe Just a Caption Contest!!!

Great shot ...Wotz french for chins???

J, again has his pants off outa shot!!

Wot? Really? He said it was gonna be a quiet weekend!

Sure in Safe hand here!!

Ahhhh, Just look at the hands XXX Are they tuned in??

Yes it was that funny !

Best game O Twister you'll find on the Mulsanne!!!

Check out the Fat Legs LOL and covered bottoms!!!

Nuff Said...........

All Julian's Pix... So all entries on a postcards please to Julandy.co.u.ever hopeful.Yes Please.I love you.Honest I',m sorry. I. cum. 2. soon.cum. co. weymuff.Sowfampton.gulliverford.CUnextyear.co.OK

A BIG WELL DONE

Goes to Dave at the southampton branch.For producing "SPANNER RACING" range of christmas cards for the coming festive season.Ibelive a range of merchandise eg:-birthday cards,mugs,key rings,coaster ,place mats ,are all on the drawing board. And we wait eagerly for there release!!

Dave. Question i expect everyone will be asking??

Are these avaible direct from you or do we have to go though your on-line shop??

Also:-I no your all waiting for "SPANNER RACING"clothing summer catalogue details.Hoping to release it early new year. Watch this space.

A warm welcome

Id just like to give a warm welcome to a ex team member JO, who defected to team:- Beer mountain.(WHO?)
Just to say JO,got the disc and visor.Cheers!
I belive that our IT manager (Guildford Branch) has released him for comments on site.Which reminds me,hope you get well JU! just to let everyone know he has the SHITS!!!!

Permits for 08

Question?
Could i just confirm how many of us applied for camping permits for next year?? Please can you post your reply back ASAP.So me and Dave can get somthing off too France in the post.
Ta.
PS.Glad you liked it Dave.Sorry its was late! Big thanks to the Bracknell branch for the the Photo!& the Weymouth branch for the frame and pen.

Well LOOK Wot I Got!!!

I was in Weymuff today, popped in to see Skip and he presented me with my belated birthday present from youse all XXX It really is a top notch pic and is now adorning the wall of my little Cobra shrine. Many many thanks guys n gals, I understand it has done a few miles for signatures!! The Southampton crew will get their monikers on it soon! I just need to find Chips sober and Nick off duty!!

Brought a tear to my throat and a lump to my eye! Seriously though, I am touched....Yeah yeah, wide open for comments there! LOL.Thanks again and see ya soon. DC

More news on Le Mans N38

Hi guys and Gals,
Saw this note on Club Arnage website.
Football stadium and Velodrome?
Wow!

Work has started on the new Paddock and Village areas. The track reprofiling of Terte Rouge to allow for the new Tram link is underway.
This will service the soon to be built football stadium and Velodrome just beyond the start of the Les Hunaudieres and link the nearby industrial estates with the city centre.
More changes are planned for the coming years as the A.C.O. continues to evolve the circuit to match the demands on both available space as the city expands and the speeds of cars.

All to be built presumably on the good Ole Houx Annexe.
Not going to be a lot of space left for us happy campers.

Laters.

Spanner Off Roading!

Guys and Gals

Your support vehicle was out today over Salisbury Plain and it was very wet and muddy!!

Think I need a few more stickers on the Disco to clearly show my Team Membership!!!!

Cheers

Julian

Liverpool 1 Arsenal 1 - Come On the Gunners!!!! Sorry Skip...

T'is done - Ferry booked.

Hi chaps and chappettes,

Our ferry is booked.!
Sunday 8th 23.30, Portsmouth to Caen.
Monday 16th 20.15 Cherbourg to Portsmouth.

Only thing now that could spoil the party is the ACO not playing ball and allocating crap camping tickets.

Hope all are having a good weekend.

Mark.

At least its only Wednesday

Coulda been worse////Coulda been a qualifyin Night!!! .............Snoozin at

Tetre Rouge !!!

Decals, decals and more bloody decals

Andy, me old mate, me old pal, me old mukka,

Wanna put some 'Spanner' colours on the chariot for next year, but I am getting confused about what sizes, what image, from which outlet and costs etc.

Can you sort a list out please with images so we can see what they are with sizes and costs please.

Can you make it a permanant resource on the web site, same as the links.

Also, I have canvassed the 'Southern' and 'Midlands' branches of Team Spanner to see who wishes to be included for Hotel requirements for Le Mans Classic.
Jamie and Jeff are unfortunately busy. The rest have yet to respond.
We can't go to the Hotels without knowing numbers and requirements.


Any news on the calendar issue?

Mark.

A proud YARIS.

The new mini sticker now been introduced to our range.
A must for all team members now avaible.
As shown by our team mascott
"Charlotte"

You ve seen the Audi. Now! the support vehicles.

These have now been set up.& are avaible in all sizes.For those that want them.(which you all will)Watch out for the photos of the Yaris coming soon!

Book Now to Avoid Dissapointment!!!

Hi Folks...I have just booked my ferry tickets through http://www.cheap4ferries.com/

Travelling with LD Lines from Portsmouth to Le Harve. Out Wednesday 11th 23::00 back Monday 16th 17:00. Came out at £133.00 for the Cobra and two passengers. That is very cheap. Going direct through LD Lines came out at £220.00 and Brittany ferries wanted £360.00!!

Skip reckons that the cost will rise by 7% next month, so like the header says....
Book now to avoid dissapointment. Right thats my being sensible done for this year...back off to the asylum now!!

van watch

this is a new team spanner feature where we can all keep track of loftys progress too ldv

camper van completion it will be updated by me or skippy. up date number 1 ; still sat in driveway exactly as it returned on 18th of june. more updates too follow

shower tower

we are looking too build a shower tower an am asking if you guys could keep your eyes out for a gas boiler we could use cheers

Response to 'What's next'

Good point Jason.

As a group who appreciate the finer things in life and each others company, we need to make it easier to propose, count support and arrange for a gathering.
The remainder of the year is gonna be tre difficile, due to there not being too much time between now and year end I suspect.
However, next year is different, we have 3 months to plan what type of gatherings and events we as a group wish to meet at in 2008.
And 3 months to identify how we can publicise and arrange for future events.
I for one will going to Le Mans and 'Le Classic Le Mans'.

Jules and Andy, may I suggest if its possible that the blog contains a calendar for events that we as individuals we can add and arrange for those who want to attend?
ALL 'interesting' events are placed on the calendar.
Doesnt matter what it is, could even be a concert, or a Ski trip (Dave).
Names are added to show poplularity, an organiser named and arrangements made.
Sorted.
Well the mechanics can be sorted out, but a calendar if poss would be a good way to show centrally what is on when.


Laters peeps.

NEWS FLASH !!!!

Next years dates have been anounced by our lady friends at the booking office.

24 heures du mans = 14/15 JUNE 08
Classic le mans = 12/13 JULY 08
24 TRUCK RACE = 20/21 OCT

SUPPORT VEHICLES (LDV,S) SKIP & LOFTY (FERRY BOOKED!)
Overnight ferry (Portsmouth/Caen) Sunday 8th (outbound)
Evening ferry (Caen/Poole) Monday 16th (inbound)
Note.
I belive that due to euro 08 (footy) & now dates have been annouced, prices might go up in November! (its already gone up since last year)

SO COME ON NIGEL ! BOOK THE TIME OFF NOW. (WE ARE NOT TAKING NO FOR A ANSWER)

HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL.

whats next!

me an lofto was talking and wondered whats next on the race calender for team spanner as lemans is a long way away and we wondered why our senior team spanner managment have failed to enter team spanner in any more races or pr events before next june as we need to give the drivers an pit crew sum more practise before lemans
jase an lofto

shhhhhh the kids are asleep

me and lofty have thought long and hard but can't think of any worthy comments

so all answer on a post card!!!!!!!!! hey cotton is this what happens when you get older ?

Lisa Sez..........

Hi ya All...Just gonna paste some stuff from Lisa...Lovely lady is mailing me but tis for us all...Julian if ya mail me I can give ya Lisa's Addy and maybe you can fix it so that she can post her stuff....Girls gonna be lonley for a bit and could probably do with some team support....XXX Love ya Party Girl !!

Hi Everyone
I have just been on the website and so just thought I would update you.
Jamie has flown to Iraq this morning in the early hours.He will be over there for the next two weeks and then comes home for two weeks and then must go back for six weeks.
Still trying to not think about it really.
As and when I hear anything from him I will email to let you know.
We had a lovely time in Newquay for my birthday.Tried surfing and of course we were naturals,especially after sambuca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I could have been tall enough to hold the surfboard it would have helped!
Anyway Dave we hope you enjoyed your bday too and had a few drinks!
Hope to speak with you all soon.
Thanks Dave,Mark,Clare and Jase for the birthday greetings.I have been looking at all the photos tonight.
Lots of love Lisa xxxxxxxxx

Lisa Driver # 2 Co-pilot- Auto pilot-laugh a lot...Happy Birthday To You XXX

Top Girl...Never wained...never whinged Just Partied the Whole Tour!!...Cherry Wot Cherry?
Happy Birthday Lisa From All at Team Spanner XXX
Typical Sekker Only bought One Pint !!!!
Happy Birthday Lisa X

" Happy Birthday Cobra Cop "

Wishing you a great birthday from all your team mates.
Your lookin good for "60"
xxxxxxx

Duz Health n Safety know bout the guy in Red in the back row?

A little surreal but Hey, Chips just rang to say "We've changed his life" !!!

And wot a lovely pic too ...Sooo Eua naturaelllll...Loft i need a doylie!

Silverstone Reunion

Hi Y'all,

Just a swift note to say how much Marsty and I enjoyed the weekend despite me bolloxing up yet another video camera! Yes, moisture again came into play!!!!!!

Its now gotta be sent away to Canon for a quote on how much it will cost. The insurance has asked for it to be checked and not just replace it (like last time).

I can't blame em, I would think it fishy too.

I have plonked a couple of piccies on this Blog, most of the folks who attended should have received an email from Marsty inviting them to Photo Box to view/download/print her photos.

If you haven't received an email please send an email to me and I will get her to send the invite to you from PhotoBox. All photos in there are full size, so printing or using as a desktop will be OK with no pixellation.

Thanks to all who made the weekend great. Special thanks to Milsy and Mrs Milsy, (Nice to see you again, and we don't see Rachel enough), Mr Rees, good to see you too mate, hope you will be on the register for Le Mans 2008?

I didn't see Jeff, I got a call with loads of noise, I assume he made it to Microsft hostility and stayed there. Good man.

And Nigel made it, even though for months he was telling me he couldn't go. I wont believe a word from him in future.

Thats it, nothing else to say.

Glad everyone got home safe and sound.

Take care all.

Mark.

silver stone weekend

another great weekend a big shout too all those that was there what can i say another few days of fun i mean lofto was even crocheying [dc] heres a few pick too give you guy who missed it a rough idea

Silverstone Reunion September 2007

Well That was a GREAT weekend!!! Jammed a week of Le Manning into 48 hours! Good to see everyone again and a reunion will now need to be planned for every year. Good gags Loadsa laughs and I did'nt fall over!! Need to send apologies to the polish guy in room 129...Sorry bout the bar bill, thought it was Skip,s room honest!! See ya all soon...need a baff and me own bed...Cotton

Have A Good Weekend Gang

Hi All

Sat in my hotel room working and thought I would catch up with the Team (weekend now here in Cairo)

Love the car graphics Jase...ideas on a postcard for future graphics please

Anyway - hope you all that are going have a good weekend and I look forward to see the pics next week - just make sure you don't get caught taking ideas from other teams - Costly business!!

Have Fun and be safe - oh is Safety First making an appearance?

Julian

team spanner pace car

team spanners new addition too its car line up our very own pace car

due to be unveiled at silverstone this week end

SIlverstone Le mans Series...End O the week!! Weyhey!!

Hi Ya All..Quick update on the Jamie n Lisa thing. I managed to get hold of Jamie last night and unfortunately he will not be able to make it this weekend. Seems he is holed up in some camp, training and on 12 hour standby for shipping out to Bloody Iraq!! He sends his best wishes to all of the team and says to be sure to have a good time!!! Like all good parents I told him to keep his head down and come home safe, then got Lisa's address LOL, just incase she gets stuck with anything between here n Christmas!
Anywayyyy ...Looks like the weather is set fair..Would be nice to see a car without a rooster tail this year! I will be arriving with Nick and Chips about 5'ish on Friday. Spoke to Skip and it seems tour shirts are for the race on Sunday and those that have 2006 shirts for the qually on Saturday. reason there is as you know I do find it difficult to stay clean!!! We will be booking a minibus from the hotel for the saturday track day from the hotel on Friday night. Anyone who wants to be on that please let us know soonest. Sooooooooo see ya there!!!! Apppeeeee Daze

SILVERSTONE LMS 15-16 September

Hi Guys and Gals,

Our tickets came, so its a goer.
Hotel booked.

Most Team Members have replied to say if they are or are not coming (See original Blog entry and comments).

Andy you never replied as to if there are plans to eat out on Saturday night as a team and when Team shirts are to be worn, Sat, Sun or just Sat night?

Has everyone who is going got phone numbers so the Team can be contacted when others arrive so we can meet?

Dunno if its a good idea to publish phone numbers on this Blog as any bugga can see em.
Make sure if you are arriving later on Saturday or Sunday only that you have a phone number to call so you know where the Team is.

Wishing all a good weekend.

Mark.

Attendance list for Silverstone (Unconfirmed)

Hi Guys and Gals,

Though I would drop a swift note to maybe set some expectations on attendees for the Le Mans Series race in 3 weeksish time.

I am aware of the following bodies being in Northamptonshire on or around the following dates
September 14th, 15th and 16th 2007

Mark & Clare
Steve Rees and children x 2 (Good to see ya Stevie)
Loz and child x 1
Maybe Jeff
Maybe Steve M
DC, Nick and Chips
Andy, Sharon and Jason.

Others....
Alan - Unknown
Dick - Unknown
Jules - Unavailable
Nigel - Unavailable
Lofty - Unavailable
JC - Unavailable
John - Unknown
Lisa - Unknown
Jamie - Unknown

That's it.
If anyone knows differently, please reply on the comments.
Hope I have remebered everyone.

As Chief Orchestrator (Catalyst) of this welcome reunion Andy, on what day/evening are we to wear our uniforms (Team Spanner shirts)?
Is there an agenda, timetable of events?
Are we doing a nice meal somethere on Saturday evening (Not Mickkey Dee)?

Only 3 weeksish to go.

Regards

Mark.

Silverstone

Mark

The only way for everyone to say if they are going would be to add a comment to a post

Some of the team are still not signed up as members, so when they post, the comments need to be moderated and published

If anyone out there hasn't signed in, drop me an email and I will send you another invite and the inital invites have now expired!!

Sadly I will be away in Cairo on business that weekend - have tried to change it but I have a deadline to meet
Cheers

Julian

More info on Silverstone

Hi Guys,

Was about to book my tickets for Silverstone and thought 'What about a g'stand'?
No mention on the website, just a straight 20 squid entrance fee.
So I called em, what a pain in the arse trying to get through, finally did though and the dea is that some G'Stands will be open all depends on how many folk attend as spectaters.
But those that are open are free!!!!!!
So for all bargain hunters, 'Game On'!

Is anyone making a book so we know who is attending and what the agenda is in terms of uniforms, etc on what day/night?

I dont mind doing it, but is there a way the BLOG could be used so all people do is press a button and the BLOG counts for us?
Jules is that possible given the BLOG features?

For those attending I am seriously looking forward to a great Sat day/ night and Sunday race day.

Regards and felicitations to all.


Mark.

1000Km of Silverstone - Timetable

Hi all...Got my ticket and timetable for the Silverstone Le Mans Series today. Looks like there are 6 races over the two days. On Saturday there are two qualifying sessions for the Le Mans series in the afternoon...13.45 - 14.05 & 14.10 -14-30. This is supported with three other races afterwards, fininishing around 17.30 (Thats half past five at night or Tea Time Jase!)

Sunday there are two races in the morning, starting at 09.15 (Reckon I'll miss that one!!) Then there is a drivers autograph session at 10.30 at the ACO truck (Guess I'll need to be there to sign programmes, T-shirts etc!)

Pit walk at 11.00 -11-20 and the 1000Km's starts at 12.00 until 18.00...196 laps with a rolling start....Sooooo That should be a FUN weekend and lets hope we do'nt need the brollies!!!