OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

I'm still in denial. It feels wrong.

I'm experiencing all the symptoms except grief, I refuse to cry yet, it almost overtook me a few times

While driving home yesterday, I actually started envisioning meeting you all for a memorial celebration, and almost lost it.

All the people that know I'm a Prince fan who tried to connect with me, or console me, just couldn't give me what I need. Even my 73 yr old dad sent me a text it's irritating me irritating me, because it really does feel wrong, like something is off with the universe

I hear ya. I had to pull off the road Thursday until I stopped screaming and shaking. I just kept screaming no at the top of my lungs, over and over.

My god-sister irritated me yesterday but I just thanked her and cut the convo short.

This is a very difficult stage to get through because it feels so wrong. We are leaning on each other to help us get through this. I appreciate others in my life for trying to console me but the only people who truly understand are here on this site.

IDontBelieveYouHeardMe said:

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I'm experiencing all the symptoms except grief, I refuse to cry yet, it almost overtook me a few times

While driving home yesterday, I actually started envisioning meeting you all for a memorial celebration, and almost lost it.

All the people that know I'm a Prince fan who tried to connect with me, or console me, just couldn't give me what I need. Even my 73 yr old dad sent me a text it's irritating me irritating me, because it really does feel wrong, like something is off with the universe

I hear ya. I had to pull off the road Thursday until I stopped screaming and shaking. I just kept screaming no at the top of my lungs, over and over.

My god-sister irritated me yesterday but I just thanked her and cut the convo short.

This is a very difficult stage to get through because it feels so wrong. We are leaning on each other to help us get through this. I appreciate others in my life for trying to console me but the only people who truly understand are here on this site.

Yes, I totally understand. I don't have any close friends who are Prince fans where I live. So I feel a bit isolated.

I was parked at best buy on Wedesday and someone was blasting International Lover, I walked by their truck and gave them a thumbs up and a smile and he gave it back and nodded

Then yesterday our division Commissioner was at a function in all Purple (suit shirt tie shoes) found out he is a huge Prince fan. my division head is a fan too. So I've been able to reach out to someone a bit.

This site is a community 4 sure. Prince gave us a culture. I will always type the number instead of the word when talking 2 Prince fans.

OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I'm experiencing all the symptoms except grief, I refuse to cry yet, it almost overtook me a few times

While driving home yesterday, I actually started envisioning meeting you all for a memorial celebration, and almost lost it.

All the people that know I'm a Prince fan who tried to connect with me, or console me, just couldn't give me what I need. Even my 73 yr old dad sent me a text it's irritating me irritating me, because it really does feel wrong, like something is off with the universe

I hear ya. I had to pull off the road Thursday until I stopped screaming and shaking. I just kept screaming no at the top of my lungs, over and over.

My god-sister irritated me yesterday but I just thanked her and cut the convo short.

This is a very difficult stage to get through because it feels so wrong. We are leaning on each other to help us get through this. I appreciate others in my life for trying to console me but the only people who truly understand are here on this site.

I sympathize with you babynoz and I'm sure most of The Purple Family feel the same way or close too.

OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

I hear ya. I had to pull off the road Thursday until I stopped screaming and shaking. I just kept screaming no at the top of my lungs, over and over.

My god-sister irritated me yesterday but I just thanked her and cut the convo short.

This is a very difficult stage to get through because it feels so wrong. We are leaning on each other to help us get through this. I appreciate others in my life for trying to console me but the only people who truly understand are here on this site.

Yes, I totally understand. I don't have any close friends who are Prince fans where I live. So I feel a bit isolated.

I was parked at best buy on Wedesday and someone was blasting International Lover, I walked by their truck and gave them a thumbs up and a smile and he gave it back and nodded

Then yesterday our division Commissioner was at a function in all Purple (suit shirt tie shoes) found out he is a huge Prince fan. my division head is a fan too. So I've been able to reach out to someone a bit.

This site is a community 4 sure. Prince gave us a culture. I will always type the number instead of the word when talking 2 Prince fans.

I live in the south, and my daughter works in a boutique, last night when she came home, she told me that a lot of the customers came in wearing purple, and it made her want to cry. She knows all about Prince because of me being a huge fan, and her hearing his songs throughout her childhood. I'm amazed at how much love is being shown to him, such as I've never seen before, it makes me smile and cry at the same time.

I'm having a hard time dealling with this but God will bring me through. Much love and respect to all of U.

Doozer said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Yes, I totally understand. I don't have any close friends who are Prince fans where I live. So I feel a bit isolated.

I was parked at best buy on Wedesday and someone was blasting International Lover, I walked by their truck and gave them a thumbs up and a smile and he gave it back and nodded

Then yesterday our division Commissioner was at a function in all Purple (suit shirt tie shoes) found out he is a huge Prince fan. my division head is a fan too. So I've been able to reach out to someone a bit.

This site is a community 4 sure. Prince gave us a culture. I will always type the number instead of the word when talking 2 Prince fans.

Thanks OF4S for your work as a mod, your photo tribute threads, your message of respect for all orgers and for just being here with us. . The last few days on the org would make Prince smile. Live 4 Love.

Astasheiks said:

babynoz said:

I hear ya. I had to pull off the road Thursday until I stopped screaming and shaking. I just kept screaming no at the top of my lungs, over and over.

My god-sister irritated me yesterday but I just thanked her and cut the convo short.

This is a very difficult stage to get through because it feels so wrong. We are leaning on each other to help us get through this. I appreciate others in my life for trying to console me but the only people who truly understand are here on this site.

I sympathize with you babynoz and I'm sure most of The Purple Family feel the same way or close too.

OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

I'm still in denial. It feels wrong.

I'm experiencing all the symptoms except grief, I refuse to cry yet, it almost overtook me a few times

While driving home yesterday, I actually started envisioning meeting you all for a memorial celebration, and almost lost it.

All the people that know I'm a Prince fan who tried to connect with me, or console me, just couldn't give me what I need. Even my 73 yr old dad sent me a text it's irritating me irritating me, because it really does feel wrong, like something is off with the universe

Aerogram said:

like the rest of you, I'm having a hard time wih this.

I remember being at tower and kemp mill at midnight to buy the latest Prince CD. I think the last time was the Emancipation CD at the record store in Minneapolis

I remember dancing at Paisley Park and seeing Prince there several times.

I remember seeing Purple Rain and my mother covering my eyes during the sex scene ( I was way too young to be watching that movie)

I remember my cousin sneaking the 1999 double vinyl in the house and listening to it in the basement

I remember buying someones CD just because Prince wrote or produced one song on it.

I remember someone stealing my SIgn o' The Times cassette our of my car and I was depressed until the following weekend when it was payday to replace it.

This is like loosing a family member. I learned that it's okay to be a freak, that I was okay to be whom I was becoming because of Prince.

Every song is a memory of a perfectly captured time.

dJJ said:

I'm staying in bed today.

My neigbour asked me if she could get me anything. She laughed saying that she read on fb about my suffering. She is a sweetheart, but as she has lost a lot of people in her life, she must consider my pain a bit over the top.

It's good to know that you guys understand.

And I just don't want it to be true.


Just not true.

i keep thinking i'll wake up with a jolt and realize it's all just been a bad dream

1contessa said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Yes, I totally understand. I don't have any close friends who are Prince fans where I live. So I feel a bit isolated.

I was parked at best buy on Wedesday and someone was blasting International Lover, I walked by their truck and gave them a thumbs up and a smile and he gave it back and nodded

Then yesterday our division Commissioner was at a function in all Purple (suit shirt tie shoes) found out he is a huge Prince fan. my division head is a fan too. So I've been able to reach out to someone a bit.

This site is a community 4 sure. Prince gave us a culture. I will always type the number instead of the word when talking 2 Prince fans.

I live in the south, and my daughter works in a boutique, last night when she came home, she told me that a lot of the customers came in wearing purple, and it made her want to cry. She knows all about Prince because of me being a huge fan, and her hearing his songs throughout her childhood. I'm amazed at how much love is being shown to him, such as I've never seen before, it makes me smile and cry at the same time.

Wow,
Prince brought people together from all ethnic backgrounds religious beliefs/non beliefs political parties, nationalities, economic backgrounds.

I too go out and I can tell who the Prince fans are
Maybe on his birthday from here on out we will all 'wear some purple'

Aerogram said:

Prince’s regular table at Dakota jazz Club, in Minneapolis, was adorned with roses to commemorate his death. Photograph: Ryan Felton for the Guardian

Hugs to you all. I can't stop crying...

Reflections: times are hard now. I've recently started reading through the comments here and had to pause to say my own condolences. It's hard to awaken and realize that we'll never see our hero at another live show or meet by chance on the street. We'll never watch him strap on that guitar; pluck a string; strike a key; drum or shake a killa' tamborine; serenade us with that voice--fierce and lovely--eggging us on to share some love or to FEEL THE FUNK. Every day the realization strikes more sharply as dagger- reality. I do take solace in his final few albums which hold much humor and maturity--I appreciate these artifacts plus the rest of the inspirations that have flowed through him to leave a very personal impact upon the greater part of mine own life.
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Distance is the difficult part of being a caring fan whose hero's welfare you're rooting for. I'm sure there were more achievments he was striving to accomplish in these days...sigh. I can't help but temporarily wonder about what might have been had he survived that one more day, you know? I'll get over that feeling, though, and channel other inspirations forward.
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I can continue to wear the Prince uniform with pride. He was a true funk soldier/love warrior who went out strong, even in his own ultimate moment of mortality. He's a star who reminds us that we're all human beings existing on the same plane; to love & treasure the love; respect life & self; keep the spirit of unity alive; to fight for your vitality.
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One inspiration to get us by is that we remain here to perform the deeds that are left to us. I may be inspired to pick up a musical instrument and play for my own entertainment and (maybe) amusement of others nearby. I may volunteer for community activities--to become a better community activist. I'll definitely remain a supporter of the arts and advocate stronger artists' empowerment in commercial aspects. We must support the arts to nurture our natural feelings and cultivate our sense of humanity.

^^ @Germanegro

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Thanks... Beautiful. Thanks for all your support on the Youtube thread.

Germanegro said:

Reflections: times are hard now. I've recently started reading through the comments here and had to pause to say my own condolences. It's hard to awaken and realize that we'll never see our hero at another live show or meet by chance on the street. We'll never watch him strap on that guitar; pluck a string; strike a key; drum or shake a killa' tamborine; serenade us with that voice--fierce and lovely--eggging us on to share some love or to FEEL THE FUNK. Every day the realization strikes more sharply as dagger- reality. I do take solace in his final few albums which hold much humor and maturity--I appreciate these artifacts plus the rest of the inspirations that have flowed through him to leave a very personal impact upon the greater part of mine own life.
>
Distance is the difficult part of being a caring fan whose hero's welfare you're rooting for. I'm sure there were more achievments he was striving to accomplish in these days...sigh. I can't help but temporarily wonder about what might have been had he survived that one more day, you know? I'll get over that feeling, though, and channel other inspirations forward.
>
I can continue to wear the Prince uniform with pride. He was a true funk soldier/love warrior who went out strong, even in his own ultimate moment of mortality. He's a star who reminds us that we're all human beings existing on the same plane; to love & treasure the love; respect life & self; keep the spirit of unity alive; to fight for your vitality.
>
One inspiration to get us by is that we remain here to perform the deeds that are left to us. I may be inspired to pick up a musical instrument and play for my own entertainment and (maybe) amusement of others nearby. I may volunteer for community activities--to become a better community activist. I'll definitely remain a supporter of the arts and advocate stronger artists' empowerment in commercial aspects. We must support the arts to nurture our natural feelings and cultivate our sense of humanity.

Thank U 4 your words of encouragement

I decided to share my little story. To me it was a big deal, but maybe to others it's nothing. I have always been blessed with having that 6th Sense. In times of stress, it seems to go away or I'n unaware. Anyway, Ihave been very very busy, stressed, not sleeping and sick on top of it since the end of March. Just getting better this past week.

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Anyway, someone who knew I love Prince emalled me to ask if I had heard about the plane landing, hopsital, sick, etc and she hoped ok. When I heard it ws the flu, released, etc I didn't worry and it left my mind.

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The next day, I was checking facebook and I must have seen a news blurb, and didn't read it but scanned the title. At that exact moment (4/16) I remember a thought, that "i really hope something does not happen to him before he does that autobiogtaphy so he can share what was really going on from his view." I tried to ignore that thought and a a stronger one came through and it was 'Is he going to die soon." Again, I ignored this becasue I assumed it was the fact he was hospitalized etc messing with my mind.

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Fast forward to 4/21. It was a super hectic day for me. My daughter was being confirmed at 4. I have been a Prince fan since about 1980 or 81. ( was 12/13)..Anyway, I was franticially looking for a particular sweater to wear over my dress. I'm disorganized now and had so many summer, winter clothes, etc mixed in 2 big basket but I'm running late and I know that sweater is there. Eventually found it after 20 minutes. So i decided to quickly organize the 2 baskets, etc and I had some gym clothes and organized them too..LOts of clothes.

Anyway I'd tidied up those baskets and few stacks of gym clothes, got dressed, etc. I was just finishing up and on the floor I see a rolled up black shirt. ..It bothered me to leave it there so I picked it up. It was my PRINCE concert Tankshirt that I care for because it's the last one I have. I don't wear it very much because I like it...lol.. I had lived out o fhte country from the early 1990's until about 2010.....so I missed Prince all of those years, as he never toured near where we were. Made up for it of course since 2010 as much as I could. Anyway, in 5 minutes after me looking at the shirt and putting it where I normally keep it (Never in the basket!), muy husband came up and told me Prince had died. I was shocked but not if that makes sense. So sad.

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I could not think at the confirmation, and the only song I kept hearing in ny head was "The Love We Make."

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I beleive sure there are coincidences in life, but I also believe we are all interconnected. I believe that was Prince way of connecting. As silly or as small as it was. So grateful to have been able to see this legend and experience this guy for most of my life. We are blessed.

Sorry for typos

[Edited 4/24/16 5:55am]

OldFriends4Sale said:

Prince’s regular table at Dakota jazz Club, in Minneapolis, was adorned with roses to commemorate his death. Photograph: Ryan Felton for the Guardian

beautiful

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