***Official Please Play The South Petition***

Ms. Haiku

Here's an excellent suggestion by stoneg, also:

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=220153

stoneg

DeLukin wrote:

I feel for you guys. That's why I think whatever you all decide to do should be coordinated and supported by as many people as possible. Let them know that the entire PJ Nation South is behind this. A letter writing campaign won't be good enough if there are only a couple of hundred participants. Look what happened with Brazil - so many people signed a petition that the band had to take notice (Ed himself said that after seeing all those names they figured it was time to go down there). Whatever you decide to do, make sure everyone is on the same page and everyone participates. That's how it will be most effective.

Great Advise.We have been Buying trees from the National Arbor Day Foundation in dedication to Pearl Jam playing a 2007 southern tour.We are sending our letters that we get back from the National Arbor Day Foundation to the Ten Club with a letter saying Play the South.But we need to get the media involed.

intodeep

I wrote a letter to them months ago. hope it helps

hopethatuchoke

I think I have finally reached the point where I honestly want them to play the south. Not so you guys get to see them but so you all stop making these stupid fucking threads and petitions. WE GET IT.....you want them to come play the south. What part of no don't you all understand? Go find a copy of Let it Bleed by the Stones and listen to track 9.

CJMST3K

Ms. Haiku wrote:

Here's an excellent suggestion by stoneg, also:

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=220153

cool! whoever came up with the "plant a tree in the name of a PJ SOUTHERN TOUR" was a genius!

stoneg

Ms. Haiku wrote:

Here's an excellent suggestion by stoneg, also:

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=220153

BarkingDogs got that together.He gets the credit, not me.I am just passing on the info to as many people as I can.

DeLukin

hopethatuchoke wrote:

I think I have finally reached the point where I honestly want them to play the south. Not so you guys get to see them but so you all stop making these stupid fucking threads and petitions. WE GET IT.....you want them to come play the south. What part of no don't you all understand? Go find a copy of Let it Bleed by the Stones and listen to track 9.

Being from Philly, and having a chance to see them multiple times within an hour's drive this past tour, you might want to put yourself into someone's shoes who hasn't had that chance. A little empathy for our Southern brothers and sisters in the Jamily would be nice. The Plant a Tree movement is a good thing. Let's not crap on it.

CJMST3K

stoneg wrote:

This little movement seems to have grown some legs of its own....

The *** Official Plant a Tree, Play the South*** petition has been merged with this thread.

Im going to keep posting this until we get lots more people on board.

We are hoping to get the attention of the band and do something great for the enviroment at the same time. What we would like to do is plant as many trees as possible in order to offset the "Carbon Footprint" (see Activism) of PJ'S tour when they come southward (and I know they will!)

Below are some suggested links to foundations that will plant trees for small donations. They will even send you a certificate indicating that the trees have been planted and where they were planted. For as little as 10 bucks, only half the cost of your 10c membership, you can get 10 trees planted in honor of PJ's Southern Tour leg in 2007.

My 10 trees are planted and they should be photosynthesising as we speak. Once my certificate arrives, it will be forwarded to the 10c.

Folks, its entirely possible, with a little help we could get litterally thousands of trees planted with this little "Southern Homegrown Movement".

The steps are simple:

1) Pick a foundation from the links below (or any other that you like), or just visit your local home improvement
megastore.

2) Purchase your trees. (stealing your neighbor's trees and re-planting them is NOT recommended .)

3) Have your certificate, if applicable, filled out to indicate that these trees were planted in honor of Pearl Jam's Southern US Tour in 2007.

Or, if you plant a tree at your house, just snap a picture.

4) Send your certificate, printed email receipt or photo to the 10c at the below address.

** SNAIL MAIL IS THE OPTIMAL ATTENTION GETTING METHOD.**
on the outside of your envelope please write:
"Trees for Pearl Jam Movement"

It's that easy!

Let's really get the band's attention in a positive way instead of just bitchin and moaning!

Re-Forestation Links:

http://www.arborday.org/join/TICTIM/index.cfm

http://www.americanforeststore.org/

http://www.saveourhemlocks.org/

And the 10c address to mail in that certificate or photo:

Pearl Jam
PO Box 4570
Seattle, WA
98194-0570

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO HAVE OFFERED A BOATLOAD OF AWESOME SUGGESTIONS AND HELPFUL LINKS AND THANKS FOR BEING ALL AROUND COOL PEOPLE!

LET'S MAKE THIS WORK! GO PLANT A TREE!



Facts From the Arbor Day Foundation Site:

Over the course of 50 years, a single tree can generate $31,250 of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycle $37,500 worth of water, and control $31,500 worth of soil erosion.
__ __ ____ ___ ___ _____ ___ _____ ___ ___ ___ __ __ ___

So, based on the list we have so far (if youve planted a tree or ten, please add your name to the list that's circulating):

We will have generated $ 4,687,500.00 worth of oxygen, provided $9,300,000.00 worth of air polution control, recycled $5,625,000.00 worth of water and controlled $4,725,000.00 worth of soil erosion!!!

How about those numbers boys and girls...all from 15 people planting 10 trees each for a grand total of only $150 !!

So, let me reitterate my point again in another way...for only $10...1/2 the cost of your 10c membership, 1/3 the cost of a tour poster (about 1/10 if you go and flip it on eBay) or the roughly the cost of 9 Wendy's Bacon Jr. Cheesburgers (plus tax)... you can help out a great cause and get PJ's attention in an environmentally friendly way....

Help us offset the "Carbon Footprint" (see Activism header on 10c website) of PJ's tour, (and hopefully grab enough of their attention that they will add the South to their 2007 tour itenerary), by coughing up measly 10 bucks on your next payday (you're only gonna blow it on booze and smokes anyway)..... visit one of the suggested websites today and......

PLANT A FEW TREES so PJ will PLAY THE SOUTH!
BarkingDogs is to take the credit for this.I am just passing along the info.Now lets get the media involed!

Anyone in a southern state near a national TV station like MSNBC or CNN? Next time they're broadcasting outside - waive a "Pearl Jam PLAY the SOUTH!" sign and get it onto youtube!

stoneg

DeLukin wrote:

Being from Philly, and having a chance to see them multiple times within an hour's drive this past tour, you might want to put yourself into someone's shoes who hasn't had that chance. A little empathy for our Southern brothers and sisters in the Jamily would be nice. The Plant a Tree movement is a good thing. Let's not crap on it.

Thank you very much DeLukin.I am also from Pa. Reading(I was'nt there for the VFC Tour)I did catch them in Kissimmee that year(Last time I saw them.Two years ago.) The whole Tree thing is a great cause.And if it gets PJ here even better.

Arthur Itis

why would you want to love someone that refuses to love you back??
get over this obsession. they don't like the south, they are not going to
play the south.

move on, find another band to pester.
I hear creed is planning a comeback.

yield2me

This tree idea is fantastic! I'll get this going with my friends and family right away...I'll try to contact our local news stations about this movement and see if we can get some national exposure!

yield2me

Arthur Itis wrote:

why would you want to love someone that refuses to love you back??
get over this obsession. they don't like the south, they are not going to
play the south.

move on, find another band to pester.
I hear creed is planning a comeback.

nice attitude

yield2me

stoneg wrote:

Great Advise.We have been Buying trees from the National Arbor Day Foundation in dedication to Pearl Jam playing a 2007 southern tour.We are sending our letters that we get back from the National Arbor Day Foundation to the Ten Club with a letter saying Play the South.But we need to get the media involed.

right on

Ms. Haiku

Arthur Itis wrote:

why would you want to love someone that refuses to love you back??
get over this obsession. they don't like the south, they are not going to
play the south.

move on, find another band to pester.
I hear creed is planning a comeback.

I don't see why they wouldn't try. I don't see it like a relationship, but rather more like a runner who wants to run a certain distance in a certain time. With dedication, stamina, and courage one day that runner will run that certain distance within that certain time.

CJMST3K

Arthur Itis wrote:

why would you want to love someone that refuses to love you back??
get over this obsession. they don't like the south, they are not going to
play the south.

move on, find another band to pester.
I hear creed is planning a comeback.

i defiled your mother's mouth last night... but she keeps coming back.

tybird

bumping the "Granddaddy of the Southern threads"

YieldInHiding

I hear postcards work wonders.

Ms. Haiku

YieldInHiding wrote:

I hear postcards work wonders.

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=219418Post 29, 32+

YieldInHiding

Ms. Haiku wrote:

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=219418Post 29, 32+

How's that working out for you so far?

mwachsman

Please!!!