I was meant to do this a week ago. Thank you to everyone who helped make my three nights in London the best Prince gigs I've ever been to. Shout outs to the following (if I've forgetten your name, I'm sorry, there were so many names to take in! )

From Thursday:

George, Tim, Susan and Christine (I think), who all piled into my car for the journey from the Mayfair club to the Click. Hope you don't all hate me after Saturday's 'discussion'. No harm was meant by it. Hope you enjoyed Manchester.

Sammy, who chatted to me in the Mayfair queue, and gave a friendly hi each time I saw her after that.

From Friday:

Andy, my guest for the gig. Haven't heard from you, have you recovered yet?

To Gavin 'I don't have anything to do with the list' Smith. Very friendly, and very tall!!

To the group from the queue. Funny how we all ended up together at the gig...fate? I've lost my email list so if you recognise yourself, contact me! There was a couple, lady with curly hair and her husband who did as he was told and got her John Blackwell's autograph! They kept saying I was famous after doing the interview for Prince's cameraman.
The two Asian guys who I saw again as we rushed through Hammersmith station to get to the Marquee 'are you two sisters?' and also the guy with a beard who I think came alone and was before me in the queue.

To Ritchie and Jenny, who I gave a lift to Piccadilly on the way to The Embassy. Definitely keeping in contact with you, Ritchie!

To the two Asian guys that I gave a lift to Baker St. station. I hope you made your flight to Glasgow. The cards were stacked against you that night!


From Saturday:
To JP and Hans. Despite all the bitching on here, I have nothing but respect for you.

To Russell and his wife. No.3 and 4! Man, was I glad to see you after sitting on my lonesome since 7:30. Thanks again for the tea!

To the American girl from Chicago Nation. I loved your stories, and I loved the way you danced on stage on the Thursday night, I hope your knee is better now.

To Toto and the Italian crew. My friend has now recovered from the bruising suffered from Toto the rubberbone man dancing next to her all evening! She forgave you once Prince invited us all up on stage because of your moves!

And finally to Marlene, my dear friend who has seen Prince with me every single time he's visited London since '86. Saturday was the best show of my life, and there was no one I would have wanted to share that with more than you.

If anyone thinks, 'hey, she forgot me!' drop me a note and complain!

Max

Igo2DaMax said:

Close...

I'm Gavin McLaughlin, the other Gavin (Smith) lurks on a.m.p

But Hi anyway Max, thanks for the shout-out

Gav

Love to you Max - and getting the tea was my pleasure.

Gav said:

LOL - keeps happening

I didn't do anything, but can I be thanked too? I like being thanked

ian said:

I'll thank you in advance for the great things I'm sure you'll do for me in the future!

(I see ya'll jumping for the keyboard - don't even go there! Dirty Mind, indeed!)



Max

I think that it's nice and long overdue that Prince is finally acknowledging his longtime loyal followers and giving them little rewards like letting them dance onstage.

I have seen that Italian crew in at least 3 different cities where I've seen Prince. I have seen them waiting outside of clubs to get into afterparties and standing in line at Paisley. The Italian group are very dedicated and loyal fans. It's just nice to see that kind of dedication receive a reward once in a while.

Igo2DaMax said:[quote]To Toto and the Italian crew. My friend has now recovered from the bruising suffered from Toto the rubberbone man dancing next to her all evening! She forgave you once Prince invited us all up on stage because of your moves!

you're all welcome! next time you know it..we're HOT, so keep your distance while we're dancing

NikkiDarling said:

thanx so much nikki, i'm sure...i saw u too...!
i was at the last 3 celebrations in the last 3 years and it's great meet ppl like u during the line...but sometimes we r not so "lucky" during the queue!! but that's life...we know about RESPECT!
Igo2DaMax...tell me...yo friend is still in hospital...can we still dance in milan??? ))
let me know...i'm worried.
ciao...it was nice and shakin meetin u!
Toto