Fan Identity

[sb_73]

Ahhh… I used to go to Coteford school in Fore St., remember the American base at the end of the road way back. Ruislip woods was a regular place to scope out. Black Horse PH was often used much later on around mid-70’s. We lived on the road that led to Highgrove Swimming Pool where my father used to work (there and Ruislip Lido and also Uxbridge outdoor pool - which was my first job as a lifeguard out of school).

I learned to swim (badly) at Highgrove Swimming Pool. Late sixties. Not a skill I use often.

 

[SW Hoops]

South Park Grove near the Berrylands ... Declan Rice lived across the road.

Yeh, yeh. T‘other side of the A3. I guess we were classed as Old Malden. Half way between Malden Manor and Worcester Park train stations which was always handy for commuting (which I did very little of to be fair).

 

[sb_73]

I did a search and the thread is not accessible ... it's too far back ... 2011? You left out Leamington Spa!

Me ... Shepherds Bush , Fulham, New Malden, Esher.

Also missed out Durham, Crouch End, Hong Kong, Archway, Milan, Retford (big mistake) and Kenilworth. Bit of a nomad. Still want to be back in London before I’m too knackered to enjoy it….still home.

 

[SW Hoops]

I learned to swim (badly) at Highgrove Swimming Pool. Late sixties. Not a skill I use often.

I think we moved there about 68/69, I was lucky enough to have it as my private training pool (Father was my coach for my sins, training at 6:30 most days before school; weekly runs out to Eastcote High Street back around to Eastcote Road and in to the pool for a swim session wtf). Then in the evening wouldswim with the Ruislip & Northwood SC. Barmy stuff!! Rose tinted glasses remind me I they were good times .
Nice pool though. Also did diving with Hal Williams, US coach for a bit of fun too.

 

[Star of David Bardsley]

Done. Ignore responses from New Zealand.

 

[Ranger4ever]

Born in NW5, grew up in Hendon NW4. Now living in Edgware.

Whilst growing up in Hendon went to school with Tony Currie's younger brother. Got me hooked onto the R'sss as a regular attendee although I was a supporter before that.

 

[Stroller]

Ahhh… I used to go to Coteford school in Fore St., remember the American base at the end of the road way back. Ruislip woods was a regular place to scope out. Black Horse PH was often used much later on around mid-70’s. We lived on the road that led to Highgrove Swimming Pool where my father used to work (there and Ruislip Lido and also Uxbridge outdoor pool - which was my first job as a lifeguard out of school).

Our place is almost opposite Coteford junior school. My kids all went there, and then to Haydon at the top of the road.

The American base, which is now housing, was formerly RAF Eastcote and was the first site for GCHQ before it moved to Cheltenham.

 

[Austin1882]

Hi everyone,

Any more shares/completions would be greatly appreciated! I want as many QPR fans as possible to have their input!
It will only take 5 mins.
Thank you!!

QPR fan? 5-minute survey on matchday costs and identity – Fill out form

 

[The Hooped Turk]

Born in Whitton near Twickenham 1962
Moved to South Africa 1966 to 1975
Back to whitton , then to Bristol, finished school, moved back to London ( Whitton )
Short time back in Bristol, then moved to Derby 1988 to 2005, then went to live in Turkey 2005 to 2008 now back in Derby !!!
Just a gypsy without a caravan

 

[SW Hoops]

Born in Whitton near Twickenham 1962
Moved to South Africa 1966 to 1975
Back to whitton , then to Bristol, finished school, moved back to London ( Whitton )
Short time back in Bristol, then moved to Derby 1988 to 2005, then went to live in Turkey 2005 to 2008 now back in Derby !!!
Just a gypsy without a caravan

Where’s the ice cream truck?

 

[kiwiqpr]

Born in Whitton near Twickenham 1962
Moved to South Africa 1966 to 1975
Back to whitton , then to Bristol, finished school, moved back to London ( Whitton )
Short time back in Bristol, then moved to Derby 1988 to 2005, then went to live in Turkey 2005 to 2008 now back in Derby !!!
Just a gypsy without a caravan

Where’s the ice cream truck?

the gypsy does driveways and tree felling during the wintertime

 

[The Hooped Turk]

the gypsy does driveways and tree felling during the wintertime

The gypsy does bugger all in the winter, it’s too feckin’ cold

 

[The Hooped Turk]

Where’s the ice cream truck?

I’m currently sat in it in a lay-by in sawtry just off the A1, heading into Barking later

 

[QPR New York]

(Richard) Dunne

 

[Austin1882]

Hi,

Really appreciate everyone that has completed the form already, thanks a lot, any more completions or shares to any other QPR fans (young,old,local,abroad) would be much appreciated

QPR fan? 5-minute survey on matchday costs and identity – Fill out form


Thanks!!