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Well after 51 years in the Bush, minus a couple of years in Hayes end a few years ago, (hence the crappy username) the house sale has finally gone through, and tonight will be my last night in the home that's been the family home since 1966.
Now the day is finally here, I'm actually alot more emotional about it than I thought I would be. So many happy memories over the years.
Thankfully I've still got the excuse of QPR to come back every other week or so, but it won't be the same.
Yes, and I didn't even properly leave as I'm still in a London borough. Grass is always greener and all that and if I weigh up the pluses and minuses then it's all to the good. Must be or I wouldn't have stayed. But still miss the best bits.
Where are you off to Dave?
I am still Steve but no longer in Dagenham.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:10 - Jun 22 with 5446 views
I have been Sarf of the river for nearly 30 years but still regard the Bush as HQ. I find it a strange mix when back though of remnant of the place I grew up in mixed with a lot of posh people who were mostly to be found in Chiswick when I was a kid!
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:13 - Jun 22 with 5411 views
Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:05 - Jun 22 by MoonshineSteve
Yes, and I didn't even properly leave as I'm still in a London borough. Grass is always greener and all that and if I weigh up the pluses and minuses then it's all to the good. Must be or I wouldn't have stayed. But still miss the best bits.
Where are you off to Dave?
I'll be renting for a couple of months a bit further out as I need to sort out work, but I'm looking to buy in Sussex or Hampshire.
growing up I never wanted to leave London, I love how you can go from a great tourist spot, to a major shopping centre, busy night life or just a quiet walk along the river all within walking distance of each other.
I've lived in such glamourous locations as Middlesbrough, Reading and now Langley/Slough. None of them touch the sides of how much I love London but cost wise I could never afford to live there again.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:28 - Jun 22 with 5304 views
I was dragged kicking and screaming away from Kensal Rise in the late 60s. I still miss Ladbroke Grove, the Gate and, of course, the Bush. Absolutely love going back.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:28 - Jun 22 with 5302 views
Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:19 - Jun 22 by daveB
growing up I never wanted to leave London, I love how you can go from a great tourist spot, to a major shopping centre, busy night life or just a quiet walk along the river all within walking distance of each other.
I've lived in such glamourous locations as Middlesbrough, Reading and now Langley/Slough. None of them touch the sides of how much I love London but cost wise I could never afford to live there again.
The cost of living is the main reason for leaving. You get so much more for your money further out, although I've noticed the prices creeping up outside of London
6 years ago yesterday I collected the keys for my 1st home in Liverpool. It was a very quick move but one that I wouldn't change for a moment.
Work/Life balance is so much better. People generally more friendly. I was lucky my salary wasn't changed. Away games in the North are easier. I've even found me a woman recently.
On the flip side I miss my family. Commute to Loftus Road is expensive.
No regrets, one of the best things I have ever done.
Best of luck with the move. It will be emotional but onto better things I'm sure.
I grew up just off Portobello Road from birth in 1967 until around 1989 when I left the nest and moved to Watford for a couple of years, then Lewisham for a few more years, then Cricklewood for about 4 years then Chalk Farm for 15 years and finally the 'burbs not far from Twickenham rugby ground since 2014. Each move was met with 'what will this be like?' and each one ended up being really good. No regrets for any of them. Home is what you make it.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 12:17 - Jun 22 with 5067 views
Good luck Dave. You’re definitely doing the right thing.
I moved to Harefield in 2004, and have loved it up here. Only 30 minutes away from the metropolis as well. I’d never move back either. I’d go further out.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 12:23 - Jun 22 with 5027 views
Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 12:23 - Jun 22 by loftboy
Left London for Lowestoft just over a year ago, don’t regret a single minute of it.
I managed to go the other way when my Dad got a job in Croydon when I was just six years old and we moved from Kings Lynn. Although I go back occasionally I am very happy here in Surrey and glad he got that job!
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 12:58 - Jun 22 with 4881 views
For the first 11 years of my life I lived in Goldhawk Road W12 then to Park Royal NW10 onto Northolt then to Harrow Weald and then Bognor Regis and the final destination the Sunshine Island of Cyprus. Never had regrets over any move.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 13:10 - Jun 22 with 4813 views
Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 11:13 - Jun 22 by Hayesender
I'll be renting for a couple of months a bit further out as I need to sort out work, but I'm looking to buy in Sussex or Hampshire.
Somewhere with good train links back into London
I know I'm biased because I've lived here for ages but have a look at outer edges of Basingstoke. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, plenty of new developments at significantly cheaper prices than surrounding areas (Winchester/Reading/Camberley), dead quick train into Waterloo (literally one stop on a lot of trains) and right on the M3. Cinemas, golf courses galore, ice hockey team, aqua park etc etc. Always worth a look in my opinion.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 13:24 - Jun 22 with 4767 views
Grew up in Grove and the Bush, left London when I was in my early 30s and we wanted to start a family. "Need somewhere with a garden," "you get so much more for your money somewhere else", all that.
Never regretted anything so much. Came back with my tail between my legs two years later, took a big hit financially but it was the only thing for it. Wasn't *just* about missing the place, but have to say, a lot of it was.
Everyone has different experiences and I'm sure you'll be good as gold! But it wasn't for me. If I did ever leave again, it would be out of the country altogether.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 13:49 - Jun 22 with 4677 views
Moved to Hampshire 30 years ago, live between Southampton and Portsmouth, beaches and South Downs on your doorstep, what’s not to like?! Love coming back to London for footie/a day out but wouldn’t move back now even if we could afford it!
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 13:57 - Jun 22 with 4634 views
Had been living in London all my life, born in St Stephens ( spitting distance of THAT team ) now flats I think, l have ived in Maida Vale and Hampstead, Camden Town, even the Elephant for a little while, married life and kids changed that, Herts now reside in Suffolk, so so true, tired of London tired of life.
Miss it plenty but luckier than most, county of Suffolk and even North Essex are lovely places, squirrels, deer loads of different kind of birds, havent the foggiest what type all come to my windows to share my bite size shreddies for breakfast, never see any foxes, I think the locals soon get rid if spotted, often hear the guns going off, so that or a mob in training for the next Brinks Mat !
Probably true very much what you make of it, good luck on your move, sure it will become a wise move in the end.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 14:57 - Jun 22 with 4477 views
Since 1990 I’ve spent few years traveling; roughly 10 years living outside of London (Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool); and then I started living overseas (US, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar and France).
Not for all, but you get a different view on the world and life. I don’t miss living in London but while I look forward to returning, I find I’m relieved when it’s time to leave. Somewhere along the way, I started to refer to London as where I was born, not my home.
'Always In Motion' by John Honney available on amazon.co.uk
This is a poignant thread! Not least for those of us still here in old London town. In the last 15 years most of my friends and all of my family have moved out of London, in fact only today another mate, who lives just down the road in Maida Vale, told me she's moving to Twickers.
As Boz says, it ain't what it used to be, but I can't contemplate living anywhere else - I'd miss the buzz. I get out of town as often as possible, I think that's my way of getting the best of both worlds; at least twice a year I head to Cornwall for a couple of weeks. But even though I absolutely love the countryside, fresh air and nature, the sea... I'm a Londoner, innit.
No regrets. Emigrated to Australia in late 1997 - fortunately most of my family now in Australia - we have a good life - only things I miss are my sister still in London, seeing friends and QPR. I can watch QPR online but it's not the same as physically being there. I chat to my sister and friends but it is not the same as being with them.
I have lots of great memories of my life in London. Different times but some incredible days especially watching QPR. The highs have been amazing. I can close my eyes and remember lots of details from games from the 80's especially under Venables - my favourite manager.
U R's
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 16:29 - Jun 22 with 4186 views
Did you consider renting your property long-term? Rental values are insane plus your asset grows in value. I still have a 3 bed apartment in W11 which I have rented for over 20yrs whilst I lived in the US. I live in the Chilterns now and do not miss London but I have great memories growing up in Ladbroke Grove.
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Leaving Shepherd's Bush (non QPR) on 16:42 - Jun 22 with 4136 views
I emigrated to Los Angeles 15 years ago. Grew up originally in Hounslow in the 70's but moved to SW London in my teens, bounced around Brixton, Clapham, Stockwell area until the move to L.A. Miss London a lot and love to go back for a visit but I also really like L.A so have no regrets. If i was rich enough i'd have a house in both cities. No there yet tho!
It was hard in the late 90's emigrating when we were mid table under Ray Hartford and just staying up - crap internet, new country (Australia), living in a remote country town and trying to see or hear our games as we just stayed up by hammering Palace 6-0
Different times today. Much easier.
QPR is my spiritual home wherever I am on this earth My whole life was within 4 miles of QPR until I left England.
I will never forget the highs and mainly lows we have experienced. I usually focus on the highs haha I am encouraged by our new head coach/manager - Michael Beale - he seems to know what he is doing - fingers crossed. U R's
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