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PrintableRiccoTheArtist said: This was posted by a friend a few mounths back:
This post is not intended for ignorance but merely an opinion concerning the complaining re: the Friday Night Party.
#1 it's a seven ($7) dollar entrance fee thats lower than a dang movie #2 it's in a place where the sound system pumps and you rarely get to get in2. #3 it's with people who are seriously in2 the music you are. #4 whatever happened to the days that people COULDN'T even get n2 paisley and when they could they did't care if anybody played they were happy to be invited into his place? I think that we have lost sight of the mere fact that whether or not He is there or anybody is there BUT simply that you are there... Tons of people don't have the opportunity to even GET there so really KIDS B fair...and B happy that you can at least go and CREATE some FUN with the Music that is PUMPIN and have some fun with yourselves in a place most dont even get to GO 2.  Too my friend
#4 revisited, I for one have no complaints, never had any! I used to fly in for Friday night from Detroit every week if they happened but it seamed that most of the complaining was done by Minnesota people who only lived minutes away! guess you guys were a little spolied, huh. I know people that would if they could fly halfway around the world to be at Paisley on a Friday night for a Party. People if ever there comes a time "HE" does open Paisley for partys again "PLEASE" show your gratitude and respect let him know how much U like being in his House, OK...Detroit, Chicago (and I'm sure in other cities too) we partied our ass's off to his music and to be in the Man's House doing it "Priceless"  I agree Ricco, it's wonderful being there, like a dream. If I remember correctly, the message said something like this "be prepared to sweat". Performace or no performance, I wanted to be there just to be there. The person I was with, was not feeling well, and I didn't know that until we arrived, so he didn't feel like dancing. Prince was there, there were people dancing, and the music was great. I thought they were video taping for a promo or something?!? I agree, people should appreciate being invited to his house. Are there any other super stars who do this? Are there many people who just throw a party like this? Well maybe it's too late to show our appreciation once again...only time will tell. [This message was edited Sat Feb 22 8:45:23 PST 2003 by naturegirl] | |
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SnowQueen said: grandebelle said: U make some good points SnowQueen, and one would like 2 think prince can just let "things" roll off his back, making nothing of the crap some fans dish out, but just bcuz he's well known & and very intelligent, doesnt make him insensitive. he is HUMAN after all, and at that particular time in history if i recall right?, he was having issues with the fams buying, & some recording bootlegs. i got the impression he set up the stage & purposely let the visitors drool...i can b wrong on some of this...just my opinion! also, at the time there were tremendous negative discussions taking place here on the org (4 one) about the npgmc's and therefore prince's, disorganized ways of dealing with EVERYTHING it seemed, plus that we werent getting the damn cd's he owed us, the worth of the club, not joinng 4 2003 etc, etc, etc. not 2 mention the discussions of news he posted in paisley news. however, some of this WAS constructive crticism. but there was lots of negativity as well. ppl complained about the cost of his concerts adnauseum, when the stones charge 375.00 for they're front seats, & to me, prince is worth more. (not literally, prince! please dont go there! lol) one could see his irritation in pics, or on stage, as well as sense it. sounchecks were cut short or not done at all. the happiest demeanor he exhibited, imo, was on leno & vegas. (his last performances...) where is he now? has he even made an appearance at any club in mn, toronto or europe? now THAT might signify he's depressed? i sure hope he's ok. I also must admit snowqueen, that as u say, most of his fams do appreciate him. if this IS bothering him, he should just weed out the rotten apples from his "real" admirers. ignore them. remember, he IS a very SPIRITUAL person now & really lives a different way, that makes him happy hopefully. he may not care to be a "party man" any more. plus he just finished doing lots of touring & he DOES need to rest & enjoy a normal life too. Sure, he loves his work, but it IS work none the less! he needs 2 think of himself & his loved ones too, not just pleasing his insatiable fams, however i miss him out & about myself! we'd love him with us ALL the time. EVERYWHERE. being in his space is being happy! one can tell what a wonderful person he really is, what awesome music he plays. how great it makes u feel...he'll be back! he always has! just lets be nicer & more respectful 2 him when it happens ppl, bcuz u never know what u got till it's gone! then it's too late. TAKE CARE & BE HAPPY, PRINCE!!! whatever it is!!!
You make some good points, as well, grandebelle. 
You're right about how, at the time of that PP party, Prince was getting flak from all sides about different issues. There was a lot of negativity surrounding him at that time. No one can know exactly what it is like to live his life and have to deal with all the various issues he has to. I have no doubts that sometimes it is very, VERY trying and frustrating to be Prince. Unfortunately, there will always be the negative, never satisfied people, or people who have legitimate gripes but would benefit from using a bit of tact and diplomacy in expressing their complaints. That's just a sad fact of life and hopefully Prince has learned to let unavoidable negativity just fall by the wayside. 
I, too, hope that in the future people will be more sensitive and thoughtful in their words and actions when voicing any opinions or grievances. The world would be a much nicer place if people could treat others with kindness and respect at ALL times. Hey, I hope this little tidbit will make you feel better about how Prince is doing these days.  I just read this tonight. It's from the NPNY mailing list:
Prince was in NYC last night. Ironically enough, he was at Fez...except it was the Time Cafe in the Village on Lafayette (not Uptown). Londell McMillan threw a little party with Prince. Not sure exactly what it was for, but it seemed to be more of a networking pre-grammy thing. I didnt go myself, but I was just talking to a few people who went, and one who sat down and talked to P for a minute. The hosts from BET's 106 & Park were there, etc etc. Amil Not many details, but at least we know he's still getting out and about.  THANKS SnowQueen. I will be looking 4ward 2 meeting U and other ppl (like LaViSh...) that really appreciate prince, at a prince gathering or the celebration in the "near" future. always cool 2 meet prince ppl, especially ones u can intelligently converse with...like urself. May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love.  | |
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LaVisHh said: A great example of how to conduct a debate!
Ditto LaVisHh | |
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grandebelle said: [color=purple:ecb6b66c21:00001a7e4c]THANKS SnowQueen. I will be looking 4ward 2 meeting U and other ppl (like LaViSh...) that really appreciate prince, at a prince gathering or the celebration in the "near" future. always cool 2 meet prince ppl, especially ones u can intelligently converse with...like urself.
Thank you, too, grandbelle.
I also look forward to meeting you one day soon. | |
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i danced even if i did look silly. There's just something about being in Prince's house when the music is playing. Even if the conditions weren't perfect at the last party at least he opened the doors for us and turned the music up. He came in and we were asked to dance. Many times before he walked in and played til dawn. That's what i was hoping for, another funky masterpiece. But when that didn't happen and i really wanted to avoid the video i started to stand back. Then i thought, 'Huh? ...soon he'll be leaving on tour. i don't know when the next party might be, i better party NOW...' The present moment was waiting to happen. i've always appreciated Prince's hospitality and generosity. i was soaking up every ounce of that moment, in his house, with his music and a request for us to dance. So forward to the front and toward the crowd i went and DANCED: until the music stopped. And if that's all Prince wanted of any of us, to dance, well that's nothing. Many times you would not have been able to stop me from dancing, without physically removing me, when Prince was deep and live in the funk... (with no videos being made:)
 PAISLEY PARK is in my  [This message was edited Sat Feb 22 17:20:59 PST 2003 by mzflash] | |
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mzflash said: i danced even if i did look silly. There's just something about being in Prince's house when the music is playing. Even if the conditions weren't perfect at the last party at least he opened the doors for us and turned the music up. He came in and we were asked to dance. Many times before he walked in and played til dawn. That's what i was hoping for, another funky masterpiece. But when that didn't happen and i really wanted to avoid the video i started to stand back. Then i thought, 'Huh? ...soon he'll be leaving on tour. i don't know when the next party might be, i better party NOW...' The present moment was waiting to happen. i've always appreciated Prince's hospitality and generosity. i was soaking up every ounce of that moment, in his house, with his music and a request for us to dance. So forward to the front and toward the crowd i went and DANCED: until the music stopped. And if that's all Prince wanted of any of us, to dance, well that's nothing. Many times you would not have been able to stop me from dancing, without physically removing me, when Prince was deep and live in the funk... (with no videos being made:)
PAISLEY PARK is in my
[This message was edited Sat Feb 22 17:20:59 PST 2003 by mzflash] I agree with what you just said...I guess it takes time for me to "feel" like dancing. Ask anyone...I love to dance, but it takes time for me to gain the courage, and with a camera rolling.  | |
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That's OK LaV  Let's hope for another party  and we'll all be dancing!!!
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mzflash said: That's OK Lav
Let's hope for another party and we'll all be dancing!!!
Hell yea!!!
He punished me long enough for not dancing in front of the camera... 
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man, i would LOVE 2 go 2 1 of there Jamz (if P still has em)... Peace ... & Stay Funky ...
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Don't sweat it girl...
my little finger tells me there's gonna B another one before March is over... and B4 anyone asks... don't ask me, just ask my little finger :p [This message was edited Sat Feb 22 23:19:41 PST 2003 by Justin] | |
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mzflash said: i danced even if i did look silly. There's just something about being in Prince's house when the music is playing. Even if the conditions weren't perfect at the last party at least he opened the doors for us and turned the music up. He came in and we were asked to dance. Many times before he walked in and played til dawn. That's what i was hoping for, another funky masterpiece. But when that didn't happen and i really wanted to avoid the video i started to stand back. Then i thought, 'Huh? ...soon he'll be leaving on tour. i don't know when the next party might be, i better party NOW...' The present moment was waiting to happen. i've always appreciated Prince's hospitality and generosity. i was soaking up every ounce of that moment, in his house, with his music and a request for us to dance. So forward to the front and toward the crowd i went and DANCED: until the music stopped. And if that's all Prince wanted of any of us, to dance, well that's nothing. Many times you would not have been able to stop me from dancing, without physically removing me, when Prince was deep and live in the funk... (with no videos being made:)
PAISLEY PARK is in my
[This message was edited Sat Feb 22 17:20:59 PST 2003 by mzflash] Very Cool and I Totally Agree!! I absolutely light up with good vibes when I get to be inside Paisley!!  ***PEACE, HARMONY, AND FUN*** | |
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LaVisHh said: He punished me long enough for not dancing in front of the camera...
same here...i tried my very best not 2 get in any shots. i stood waaay over 2 the left side of the stage, lookin at the camera-guy and wuz like, "don't mind me, i'm just here..." | |
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lovebird said: Well, a friend of mine, heard from another friend of ours that lives in Mn, that Prince isnot giving Friday nite parties because Larry told Prince something to the effect that Friday nite parties arenot part of his 'job', as those idiots call it.
He isnot supposed to have a lot to do with people that arenot of the JW faith, if you want to call it that. I'd give anything if we could have Friday nite parties again. If it comes down to not even having a celebration, We should meet up there and have our own party and gather with our signs shouting We want the funk, We want the funk. I posted this on another thread a while back. This is, by far, the most selfish post i've ever read on the org...and that is saying a lot! You need to understand, lovebird, that while your life may revolve around Prince, Prince's life does not revolve around you and your wants. How rude of you to expect Prince to give you anything for free,let alone let you in his place. Be thankful you ever had the chance to step inside at all. | |
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imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said: lovebird said: Well, a friend of mine, heard from another friend of ours that lives in Mn, that Prince isnot giving Friday nite parties because Larry told Prince something to the effect that Friday nite parties arenot part of his 'job', as those idiots call it.
He isnot supposed to have a lot to do with people that arenot of the JW faith, if you want to call it that. I'd give anything if we could have Friday nite parties again. If it comes down to not even having a celebration, We should meet up there and have our own party and gather with our signs shouting We want the funk, We want the funk. I posted this on another thread a while back. This is, by far, the most selfish post i've ever read on the org...and that is saying a lot! You need to understand, lovebird, that while your life may revolve around Prince, Prince's life does not revolve around you and your wants. How rude of you to expect Prince to give you anything for free,let alone let you in his place. Be thankful you ever had the chance to step inside at all. indeed. rule #677: never trust those "friend of a friend" sources.  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said: lovebird said: Well, a friend of mine, heard from another friend of ours that lives in Mn, that Prince isnot giving Friday nite parties because Larry told Prince something to the effect that Friday nite parties arenot part of his 'job', as those idiots call it.
He isnot supposed to have a lot to do with people that arenot of the JW faith, if you want to call it that. I'd give anything if we could have Friday nite parties again. If it comes down to not even having a celebration, We should meet up there and have our own party and gather with our signs shouting We want the funk, We want the funk. I posted this on another thread a while back. This is, by far, the most selfish post i've ever read on the org...and that is saying a lot! You need to understand, lovebird, that while your life may revolve around Prince, Prince's life does not revolve around you and your wants. How rude of you to expect Prince to give you anything for free,let alone let you in his place. Be thankful you ever had the chance to step inside at all. indeed. rule #677: never trust those "friend of a friend" sources. Now you know baby gurl...he ain't having parties cuz he is attending basketball games.  ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
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RiccoTheArtist said: #4 revisited, I for one have no complaints, never had any! I used to fly in for Friday night from Detroit every week if they happened but it seamed that most of the complaining was done by Minnesota people who only lived minutes away! guess you guys were a little spolied, huh. I know people that would if they could fly halfway around the world to be at Paisley on a Friday night for a Party. People if ever there comes a time "HE" does open Paisley for partys again "PLEASE" show your gratitude and respect let him know how much U like being in his House, OK...Detroit, Chicago (and I'm sure in other cities too) we partied our ass's off to his music and to be in the Man's House doing it "Priceless" Amen Ricco! Chicago's feeling you! I'd give anything to be at a Friday night jam at Paisley and again be able to give my patented upwards head nod and smile of appreciation to Prince after he watched us party from behind the soundboard, laughing at our antics all night as we dug his music, then just off the cuff decides to play for us... and blows us away!! This scenario actually happened at one of the last few Paisley parties! I really miss that!! Prince standing behind the soundboard laughing at me play my air guitar and cracking up at us as we got into "My Medallion"! What a moment in time! And it's funny, while all of this is fabulousness is going down, the MN locals are standing up against the wall, staring at us like we're crazy! Prince said at the Celebration last year that he's been called a lot of things, but no one could ever call him Ungrateful! Too bad a lot of his so-called fans can't say the same thing!!   | |
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Hey Red:
I would agree! There are only a few of us locals who aren't afraid to get the party started! And we represent, camera or not! If you don't pay attention to the camera, it ain't paying attention to you! Of course, Prince is always looking to the folks who represent (Chi, Det and the few MN) to getting the party jumpin, jumpin! | |
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Another Friday... no party. | |
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Anyone want to make a prediction of when the next party is going to be?
I plan to post every Friday until he invites us over for a party. pouts | |
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LaVisHh said: Anyone want to make a prediction of when the next party is going to be?
I plan to post every Friday until he invites us over for a party. pouts Ok, it's now March 1..I make a prediction there will be a party before March is over. I don't know why I just have this feeling there will be one(shhh. I know it's probably just wishful thinking...) But that's my prediction. Before the end of this month there will be a party. THERE BETTA BE ONE OR ELSE.
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RedZRyder said: RiccoTheArtist said: #4 revisited, I for one have no complaints, never had any! I used to fly in for Friday night from Detroit every week if they happened but it seamed that most of the complaining was done by Minnesota people who only lived minutes away! guess you guys were a little spolied, huh. I know people that would if they could fly halfway around the world to be at Paisley on a Friday night for a Party. People if ever there comes a time "HE" does open Paisley for partys again "PLEASE" show your gratitude and respect let him know how much U like being in his House, OK...Detroit, Chicago (and I'm sure in other cities too) we partied our ass's off to his music and to be in the Man's House doing it "Priceless" Amen Ricco! Chicago's feeling you! I'd give anything to be at a Friday night jam at Paisley and again be able to give my patented upwards head nod and smile of appreciation to Prince after he watched us party from behind the soundboard, laughing at our antics all night as we dug his music, then just off the cuff decides to play for us... and blows us away!! This scenario actually happened at one of the last few Paisley parties! I really miss that!! Prince standing behind the soundboard laughing at me play my air guitar and cracking up at us as we got into "My Medallion"! What a moment in time! And it's funny, while all of this is fabulousness is going down, the MN locals are standing up against the wall, staring at us like we're crazy! Prince said at the Celebration last year that he's been called a lot of things, but no one could ever call him Ungrateful! Too bad a lot of his so-called fans can't say the same thing!! You know how we do! Amen... love you baby but not like my guitar | |
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TruthBTold said: Hey Red:
I would agree! There are only a few of us locals who aren't afraid to get the party started! And we represent, camera or not! If you don't pay attention to the camera, it ain't paying attention to you! Of course, Prince is always looking to the folks who represent (Chi, Det and the few MN) to getting the party jumpin, jumpin! Amen- Amen Amen! love you baby but not like my guitar | |
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LaVisHh said: Anyone want to make a prediction of when the next party is going to be?
I plan to post every Friday until he invites us over for a party. pouts I posted earlier that my little finger told me there would B one before march is over )) | |
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That's right Prince!! Save it up for June, baby!!!
  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: That's right Prince!! Save it up for June, baby!!!
grrr | |
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SnowQueen said: CalhounSq said: That's right Prince!! Save it up for June, baby!!!
grrr  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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Why did my post sound selfish?
It's what everyone is posting, that they want Friday nite parties again. Anybody that knows me, knows Iam not a selfish person. I paid for someone to go to the celebration last year and the year before because they couldn't afford to go. I have never expected or stated that I think Prince's life should revolve around us ,the fans. Friday nite parties is just something he always had and like everyone else I wish he would have them again. | |
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Justin said: LaVisHh said: Anyone want to make a prediction of when the next party is going to be?
I plan to post every Friday until he invites us over for a party. pouts I posted earlier that my little finger told me there would B one before march is over ))
It ain't over! love you baby but not like my guitar | |
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CalhounSq said: SnowQueen said: CalhounSq said: That's right Prince!! Save it up for June, baby!!!
grrr
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Another Friday gone by, no party.  | |
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