Hi fellow orgers. Batman here. I spoke with many of you at different points during the Sydney shows and Melbourne's 30th concert, and also the infamous Hi Fi cue line up for 3.5 hrs. had a blast the whole time, each show for different reasons. I now find myself coming to grips to the reality of no more shows on the horizon to attend. What a great tour this has been and it's been made even more so by the wonderful conversations and casual chats enjoyed with fans throughout the events. Thanks not only to Prince but you all for creating some great memories that will always be remembered fondly.

I hear you, Batman. The tour came and went so fast it feels like a dream now. It literally feels liks just a few days ago we were speculating when/if an Aussie tour was going to happen. What an amazing ride it has been.

A dream is an appropriate description of this period Toejam. It has that 'was it real/ did it really happen like that' vibe still in my mind and today is actually the day I have felt the come-down. The fact that I do feel like this is wonderful in it's own right as it just once again proves that Prince's music is as powerful to me today as it has even been.

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My name is DJJ, I'm a purple addict for 23 years.

Yes, I understand.

I had it last year.

Had no money, and scraped and borrowed to get my purple fix.

That period was so thrilling and I still get a big smile on my face when I think back.

I still feel the withdrawal a year later!

I get a purple fix vicariously by the concert reports here though.

On the other hand, I would not want to go to a show where he would do his big hits now.

That's what happens to purple junkies, you need more and better material to get the same purple high as before. That's how addictions work.

Lol you are so right. My name is Brandon and I'm a purple addict...

dJJ said:

My name is DJJ, I'm a purple addict for 23 years.

Yes, I understand.

I had it last year.

Had no money, and scraped and borrowed to get my purple fix.

That period was so thrilling and I still get a big smile on my face when I think back.

I still feel the withdrawal a year later!

I get a purple fix vicariously by the concert reports here though.

On the other hand, I would not want to go to a show where he would do his big hits now.

That's what happens to purple junkies, you need more and better material to get the same purple high as before. That's how addictions work.

LOL - My name is Susie and I am a Purple Addict too.

Saw Prince for the first time live in Brisbane this year (both concerts)

Next time he comes, I am going to all the concerts & aftershows I can afford.

Had a Blast.

PS - I was very depressed last week - but an "orger" helped me & this week I am just remembering the great time I had.

gollygirl said:

LOL - My name is Susie and I am a Purple Addict too.

Saw Prince for the first time live in Brisbane this year (both concerts)

Next time he comes, I am going to all the concerts & aftershows I can afford.

Had a Blast.

PS - I was very depressed last week - but an "orger" helped me & this week I am just remembering the great time I had.

Yes, the org is our self help group platform for purple junkies.

Don't be afraid to ask for support

KingFD said:

KingFD said:

I have immersed myself in playing CDs non stop and listening to Peach & Black podcasts. It seems to be helping for now.

I pulled back on the Prince music, but I will work my way through the podcasts too. I listened to a few in the leadup to the concerts.

It's his birthday this Thursday, so that's a good excuse to keep celebrating (even if it is my wife's birthday too).

beatriceau said:

KingFD said:

I have immersed myself in playing CDs non stop and listening to Peach & Black podcasts. It seems to be helping for now.

Me too, my husband is soo over it! I don't think I've listened to or said any thing that's not prince related since may 12!

My wife likes Prince as well so no complaints from her. I'm lucky to a degree as I had a lot of the catalogue missing excluding 4 or 5 albums from Emancipation onwards which I have purchased since and am now listening through, so it's like all new material to me

Still missing Xpectation, C-Note, The Chocolate Invasion and The Slaughterhouse. Any ideas on where to pick these up?

KingFD said:

beatriceau said:

KingFD said: Me too, my husband is soo over it! I don't think I've listened to or said any thing that's not prince related since may 12!

My wife likes Prince as well so no complaints from her. I'm lucky to a degree as I had a lot of the catalogue missing excluding 4 or 5 albums from Emancipation onwards which I have purchased since and am now listening through, so it's like all new material to me

Still missing Xpectation, C-Note, The Chocolate Invasion and The Slaughterhouse. Any ideas on where to pick these up?

Well, they were never retail or physical cds. How on earth would someone search to find a non-physical piece of music on the internet? It's just so baffling...

mynameisnotsusan said:

Well, they were never retail or physical cds. How on earth would someone search to find a non-physical piece of music on the internet? It's just so baffling...

lol guess I'll just have to keep searching then. Looks like I have all the CDs then if that's the case.

KingFD said:

beatriceau said:

KingFD said:

I have immersed myself in playing CDs non stop and listening to Peach & Black podcasts. It seems to be helping for now.

Me too, my husband is soo over it! I don't think I've listened to or said any thing that's not prince related since may 12!

I've been in this state since Nov 17 2011 when he came to Vancouver Canada!!!! My friends call me crazy now.

nonewhat said:

beatriceau said:

KingFD said: Me too, my husband is soo over it! I don't think I've listened to or said any thing that's not prince related since may 12!

I've been in this state since Nov 17 2011 when he came to Vancouver Canada!!!! My friends call me crazy now.

You disagree with them?

dJJ said:

nonewhat said:

I've been in this state since Nov 17 2011 when he came to Vancouver Canada!!!! My friends call me crazy now.

You disagree with them?

I've always thought I was crazy hahaha. But in this case, I totally disagree with them.

batman89 said:

Hi fellow orgers. Batman here. I spoke with many of you at different points during the Sydney shows and Melbourne's 30th concert, and also the infamous Hi Fi cue line up for 3.5 hrs. had a blast the whole time, each show for different reasons. I now find myself coming to grips to the reality of no more shows on the horizon to attend. What a great tour this has been and it's been made even more so by the wonderful conversations and casual chats enjoyed with fans throughout the events. Thanks not only to Prince but you all for creating some great memories that will always be remembered fondly.

I agree with you Batman...it was a week ago today that I attended the last Melbourne concert, then stood in a queue for 4 hrs and caught an up-close glimpse of the beautiful man...yet it all feels like a dream. I've been listening to his music nonstop for the last few weeks, which only slightly takes the edge off the PPTD (Post Prince Tour Depression). What a phenomenal performer. A supremely talented being and very sexy man indeed. I have two amazing concert experiences to look back on and best of all, I've connected with a few fellow purple fanatics who share my obsession (my name is Johanna. I am a Princeaholic). I wonder if Prince suffers from tour withdrawal the same way that we do? Let's hope he doesn't leave it another ten years before he returns...

I must admit that since the tour Ive gone back and started to listen to all his stuff again.

I forgot how much unreleased stuff I had!

Currently listening to the 84 Birthday GIg.

beatriceau said:

My husband bought me a pair of wireless headphones home today! Do u think he's trying to tell me something?

He's just being nice and practical. He's sounds like a keeper!

I saw him three times in less than a year in 2006-2007, got a quick fix in 2009, and I'm still in withdrawal.

KingFD said:

Just finished all the Peach & Black podcasts. Looking forward to hearing the thoughts on the tour.

Hardcore ! LOL

There are like 50 of them

and the tour review will be out this weekend sometime

FunkyStrange said:

FunkyStrange said:

i wish there was another show - just to b able to see him one more time!!!

I had the most amazing time at the Sydney concerts!!!! i can not begin to describe how great the feeling was to be going to watch Prince Live!!!!

2 b honest the first concert - i was soooo excited i put my dress on back to front its supposed to b low front but after looking at the photos i was in i realised the low cut bit was revealing my back not my cleavage oh well - he still danced with me!!!! I dont have pics or a video of that - but i'm telling u it was so amazing being so close to him and having that eye contact - OMG his eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then the icing on the cake was the encore and where i was sitting in the 3rd Sydney show ~ an experience i shall never 4get!!! EVER!!!

COME BACK PRINCE COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I MISS U ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ThisOne said:

i wish there was another show - just to b able to see him one more time!!!

I had the most amazing time at the Sydney concerts!!!! i can not begin to describe how great the feeling was to be going to watch Prince Live!!!!

2 b honest the first concert - i was soooo excited i put my dress on back to front its supposed to b low front but after looking at the photos i was in i realised the low cut bit was revealing my back not my cleavage oh well - he still danced with me!!!! I dont have pics or a video of that - but i'm telling u it was so amazing being so close to him and having that eye contact - OMG his eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then the icing on the cake was the encore and where i was sitting in the 3rd Sydney show ~ an experience i shall never 4get!!! EVER!!!

COME BACK PRINCE COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I MISS U ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is so funny about the dress - made me giggle (tis a chick thing) - hehe