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

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  • SPALMA
    SPALMA Posts: 2,279
    too f*cking busy at work to even check the website today... bump

    Damn, I am jonesing for a PJ concert... at least it is the weekend.
    "I don't want to hear any splatty tongues!"
    J.M., Jr. High Band Teacher

    I raise my Freak Flag High!!
  • behindtheeyes
    behindtheeyes Posts: 158
    SPALMA wrote:
    A thread this long is like a book of poetry. You don't have to read it sequentially, but can pick a page and explore. Or just read the first and last.

    A petition is built on quantity.

    However, a sticky WOULD be nice.

    WE just want to get attention! and a few shows!

    bump

    If that's the case, then we should be keeping track of exactly how many different people have posted, which is currently:

    533

    which, if everyone who posted actually planted 10 trees, would mean that 10C's mailbox would be stuffed with 533 certificates for 5,330 trees. Now THAT'S hard for the band to ignore. Actions speak louder than words.

    edit: I can't do math for crap....
    We're all different behind the eyes.

    You are U, who you are.
  • BarkingDogs
    BarkingDogs Posts: 280
    Movin this info to the last page for all to see.....

    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 :D.)

    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! :D

    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!!! :D

    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!
    _____________________

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!
    - Benjamin Franklin

    If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.
    -Will Rogers
    _____________________
  • BarkingDogs
    BarkingDogs Posts: 280
    tybird wrote:
    Hey Barkingdogs......peruse the "Hitler-WWII" thread over on the MT....good reading


    Plant some rockin' Trees

    We want to see some rockin' Pearl Jam in the South


    i saw some of it yesterday I think....I swear I must be bulemic or something....everytime I eat lunch at work, I'll just surf on over to the Moving Train and puke it all back up!

    Great weight loss program!

    PLANT A TREE, PLAY THE SOUTH!
    WOOF!
    _____________________

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!
    - Benjamin Franklin

    If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.
    -Will Rogers
    _____________________
  • dangerboy
    dangerboy Posts: 1,569
    unofficial sticky second page rescue bump


    ebay isn't evil people are


    The South is Much Obliged
  • SPALMA
    SPALMA Posts: 2,279
    behindtheeyes wrote:
    If that's the case, then we should be keeping track of exactly how many different people have posted, which is currently:

    533

    which, if everyone who posted actually planted 10 trees, would mean that 10C's mailbox would be stuffed with 533 certificates for 5,330 trees. Now THAT'S hard for the band to ignore. Actions speak louder than words.

    edit: I can't do math for crap....


    How did you come up with stat "533"? (Actually more than I would have thought) I would like to compare to other big threads.

    Again, this is supposed to be "attention getting" - something of a campaign - but a cut above the politicans - our cause is honorable and honest and certainly not deceitful..

    ...I planted MY trees...

    and yes, you said it - actions speak louder than words.
    "I don't want to hear any splatty tongues!"
    J.M., Jr. High Band Teacher

    I raise my Freak Flag High!!
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    BarkingDogs wrote:
    i saw some of it yesterday I think....I swear I must be bulemic or something....everytime I eat lunch at work, I'll just surf on over to the Moving Train and puke it all back up!

    Great weight loss program!

    PLANT A TREE, PLAY THE SOUTH!
    WOOF!
    LOL bump

    Trees.........not just a great song by Rush

    The South.......more than a place where Pearl Jam should tour.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • TheGossman
    TheGossman Posts: 1,120
    lets bump dis MoFo
    9/4/98, 8/4/00, 12/8/02, 12/9/02, 4/15/03, 4/16/03, 4/19/03, 4/25/03, 4/26/03, 4/28/03, 4/29/03, 4/30/03, 7/8/03, 7/9/03, 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/6/04, 9/1/05, 9/2/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 8/5/07, 6/11/08, 6/12/08, 6/14/08, 6/16/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    Just noticed that we finally passed 4100 posts.....great job, folks!


    Let us plant some trees!!!

    Pearl Jam, please consider touring the South
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • daystar143
    daystar143 Posts: 367
    About to leave work and head home for the weekend, but before I go, please, please make my husband happy and play the South.

    Roll Tide!
    Day
    The Daystar

    "But --you say that Dreams have no power here? Tell me, Lucifer Morningstar...Ask yourselves, all of you...What power would hell have if those here imprisoned were not able to Dream of Heaven?" Dream speaking to Lucifer as written by Neil Gaiman.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    daystar143 wrote:
    About to leave work and head home for the weekend, but before I go, please, please make my husband happy and play the South.

    Roll Tide!
    Day


    Returning the favor for Halifax.
    BUMP!
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    Rygar wrote:
    Returning the favor for Halifax.
    BUMP!
    Halifax kicks ass!!!!! I would love to go back to Halifax....and yes, I have been supportive of the "Play Halifax" thread. Great city....great people....great food...great beer....great venue.....and some damn fine birding!!!


    Trees for the South and the world

    Pearl Jam for the South and the world.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • behindtheeyes
    behindtheeyes Posts: 158
    SPALMA wrote:
    How did you come up with stat "533"? (Actually more than I would have thought) I would like to compare to other big threads.

    Again, this is supposed to be "attention getting" - something of a campaign - but a cut above the politicans - our cause is honorable and honest and certainly not deceitful..

    ...I planted MY trees...

    and yes, you said it - actions speak louder than words.

    I just clicked on the 'replies' from the Porch page and cut and paste all the posters into an excel sheet- it filled to row 533. (Yes, I have WAY too much time on my hands. )

    And I'm not hatin'. I'm in with the petition thing. Although, I probably won't be living in the south when they finally get down here!!! Knowing my luck, I'll be moving when they announce the tour.
    We're all different behind the eyes.

    You are U, who you are.
  • SPALMA
    SPALMA Posts: 2,279
    behindtheeyes wrote:
    I just clicked on the 'replies' from the Porch page and cut and paste all the posters into an excel sheet- it filled to row 533. (Yes, I have WAY too much time on my hands. )

    And I'm not hatin'. I'm in with the petition thing. Although, I probably won't be living in the south when they finally get down here!!! Knowing my luck, I'll be moving when they announce the tour.


    If you move then, Come'on Back Ya'hear?!
    "I don't want to hear any splatty tongues!"
    J.M., Jr. High Band Teacher

    I raise my Freak Flag High!!
  • stoneg
    stoneg Posts: 1,941
    damn it! This was on page 2! bump to the top.
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  • SPALMA
    SPALMA Posts: 2,279
    behindtheeyes wrote:
    I just clicked on the 'replies' from the Porch page and cut and paste all the posters into an excel sheet- it filled to row 533. (Yes, I have WAY too much time on my hands. )

    And I'm not hatin'. I'm in with the petition thing. Although, I probably won't be living in the south when they finally get down here!!! Knowing my luck, I'll be moving when they announce the tour.


    Hey, I checked your method out (it's pretty cool) and our count is not bad! Some other much larger threads had 200 - 300 replies.

    So, hoping we hear from some new voices, moretrees & bump!
    "I don't want to hear any splatty tongues!"
    J.M., Jr. High Band Teacher

    I raise my Freak Flag High!!
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    Glove save from the second page...........


    We need the Lorax....he speaks for the trees.

    We need Pearl Jam in the South, please.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • stoneg
    stoneg Posts: 1,941
    Middle of the second page save.
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  • weenie
    weenie Posts: 1,623
    Good Saturday Morning BUMP~
    PLAY THE SOUTH~~
    Please?
    ~I want to realize brotherhood or identity not merely with the beings called human, but I want to realize identity with all life, even with such things as crawl upon earth.~
    Mohandas K. Gandhi

    ~I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance than I should have been by any epaulette I could have worn.~
    Henry David Thoreau
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    Another fine Southern morning......headed out to the Alabama-Ole Miss game this afternoon...........Roll Tide

    I also cheer for the trees.

    And pray for Pearl Jam to play the South
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.

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