Comments on: A ‘FAITHFUL’ BLOG FROM JOE

By: ana vandja

ana vandja — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:44:19 +0000

hi! First kiss and hug from me. I have just one question…is there any chance that New Kids come in Croatia? Please,please,please…

By: nadira

nadira — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:31:01 +0000

hey joe,hope you are enjoying your time in the uk well well well havent you blossomed into a handsome man loved the gig in scotland had a blast,hope you guys dont leave it too long next time bye the way loved the kilts at the end mr mac hope you were a try scotsman lol take care of yourself.

nadira from bonnie scotland xxxxxxx

By: Lorena Dowdell

Lorena Dowdell — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:39:10 +0000

dear joe
my husband and me was so bussy in the last days that we forgot buy the tree!so when we was to buy it just find a little tree not so expensive like you tree but a little small and my cats was very happy playing with my poor tree and my husband very ungry with me and my cats,but was a nice Christmas.Please comback to Mexico we love yours a lottttt the club mexican style nkotb always will be waiting for yourrrrrrrssss

By: chirocarissa

chirocarissa — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:51:08 +0000

Does anyone know if the guys are coming to Lafayette, LA? I heard on the radio like a month ago that they were in negotiations. I hate to travel all the way to Bosier City, LA especially if they are coming to Lafayette. My hubby would string me up if I bought tickets to Bosier City and then the guys announced additional tour dates (one of witch hopefully Lafayette). OMG!! Any info greatly appreciated.

By: llaney

llaney — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:23:57 +0000

What about Little Rock, ARkansas. YOu have been here before and we even have a better venue than last time… years ago.

By: Christine17

Christine17 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:33:11 +0000

haha you are hilarious with your tree talk. Im just leaving this comment because i havent been able to in months because of some technical problems.so yay! I can now leave comments!

By: Donnieluvr

Donnieluvr — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:28:32 +0000

Hey Joe!

I’m too late but at least, here I am!! I hope you had a joyful Xmas, happy 2009!! Remember, you have a great place in my heart, I think of you every single day of my life (not the same way I do with Donnie)…Please come to Spain!!! Also, Happy Bday…HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOE!!! I celebrated it on my own for you…I love you!

Always,

Mia

By: shopgirls24

shopgirls24 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:36:04 +0000

Just wanting to wish you a very happy birthday and hope you get all you wish for. I also hope you guys come back to the states to tour again. With much love!!

Sylvia

By: frutillita

frutillita — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:25:14 +0000

come to argentina! come to argentina! come to argentina! come to argentina please!!!

By: frutillita

frutillita — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:23:50 +0000

Wishing you and your Loved Ones a very Merry Christmas filled with lots of love, joy, and happiness. Many Blessings to you always! Please come to Argentina!!!

By: Audra

Audra — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:56:03 +0000

Merry Christmas to my fav 5 people and their families! Joe, cherish these memories because they grow up so fast. I think we all have our “horror” stories buying christmas trees!! They’re charging $20/foot here in NYC. When are you guys coming back?

By: garfield2219812004

garfield2219812004 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:55:30 +0000

hi joe, we need to talk about that tree. firt heat is bad for the tree. second do u water it. they have a thing that when u stick the tree up u put water at the base. it stays green longer. and third they make fake trees on perpose. joe for me i don’t have to worry about a tree i have a small house.. lol love you lots merry christmas and a happy new year. chrystyna

By: MELISSA2374

MELISSA2374 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:44:50 +0000

JOEY JOE, WHAT A GREAT BLOG. JUST WANTED TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND BARRETT AND GRIFFIN, HE IS SO SWEET, YOU MUST BE SUCH A PROUD PAPA!!!!:) BE SAFE AND TAKE CARE OH AND BY THE WAY A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES YOUR WAY. LOVE ALWAYS, MELISSA

By: Gail JK Lady

Gail JK Lady — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:16:24 +0000

We’re having “fun” with our Christmas tree this year too. You see, we adopted a kitty this summer & I doubt wherever he lived before, they ever had one because he thinks it’s his own personal plaything :P.One look at his cute fuzzy face when he saw it, we knew we had TROUBLE!!! After a short 2 or 3 hours, we had to take down the ornaments & HOPE just the lights would be OK…Alright, we were dreaming. He’s broken the glass lights on a couple & then during another night, bit through the wire on another set. Since then, we watch him crawl under it, ready to eat it or who knows what else…or sit crouched down looking like he’s about to do battle with imaginary mice or birds in it, sigh. It’s coming down tomorrow. Boo hoo. I LOVE laying on the sofa, looking at the pretty lights & sparkling ornaments & shiny ribbon we use for garland. I’ll miss it next year, but I think to keep Boo Boo (our cat) safe, & our nerves in tack, there will be no more trees at our house. Not fair. Two of my kids also adopted cats this past year & theirs are behaving. If I have to chose…I keep the cat. He’s adorable…LOVES to sing in a high voice & is either very shy or nutty & all my friends call him Jordan Jr, LOL. I DID NOT name him after any of you ;)…He just acts like Jordan. Ha ha. I HOPE Jordan doesn’t treat his tree like Boo Boo…IF he does, he’d be pretty CRAZY! I wonder how his pets are treating his tree?!
Hope you and your little family in Cali & your BIG family in MA all have a wonderful Christmas & the VERY BEST NEW YEAR EVER. Love to you and them all, Gail

By: QnB10260808

QnB10260808 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:05:51 +0000

Hi Joey
You are so funny and a very good in telling us in whats going on in your life.Have you ever thought of writing a book.You are good with works and write it a way that makes it really funny.You have a talent there Joey.
Anyway I would be frustrated too with spending a lot of money on a tree that died straight away or in a short period of time.I have had fake tree all my married life/I have used years trying to talk hubby into a real tree but every year he has given me the speech about killing trees and how much we spend on them and how fast they die.I agree to a certain degree but would be nice to have one.I remember when I was little going to my grandfathers cabin in the woods tramping through snow and cutting our christmas tree.those were the days.
Aww sounds like your dad was a very hard working man.
I hope that you,Barrett and little man Griffin have a wonderful Christmas.This year will be lots of fun and paper everywhere now that Griffin can rip open the paper.Have fun with that lol.MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY JOEY.hope to see you in 2009

By: westernmakat

westernmakat — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:21:20 +0000

Hi Joey!

Have a Safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Can’t wait to see you all again in 2009!!!

Always,
Kim
xoxo

By: kristinlord

kristinlord — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:57:50 +0000

Hey Joey,

I totally understand where you are coming from though… However, living in R.I. we don’t have to pay $200 for a tree, maybe about $35-45 at the most. My fience always tries to talk the price down. You must think we’re the cheapo’s now lol. He does work hard for his money though, he just bought land and had a house plopped down on it just a year ago. So you can only imagine all the work that needs to be done on it. Well, the downstairs is completley finished now, he just has the upstairs to worry about. It’s a really cute house and I can’t wait to live with him! My father is very old fashioned, if you know what I mean… So I’m trying to break the news to him in the most respectful way possible. (I’m a 25 year old girl who’s worried about what her father is going to say about moving in with her fience) can you say pathetic lol. Ok, well I probably just bored you with all of that, but thanks for taking the time to read it

Love,

Kristin

By: sed

sed — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:16:45 +0000

Enjoy Xmas time Joe with your wife and the little boy. Take care. I don’t make any xmas tree this year. Don’t want. I’ve payed myself a big gift (a wii game machine) and i’ve bought some foods that we don’t use to eat the rest of the year. I’m just with my dad. Peace and love to you. From a french…

By: Charm24

Charm24 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:18:49 +0000

May your days be merry & bright & may all your Christmas’ be white…(come back to Toronto for that guarantee…lol)

Love & Blessings to you and your family this Holiday Season!!! All the best for 2009.

By: JM_Braveheart

JM_Braveheart — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:44:07 +0000

Hehe..aww…Joe, that’s so you! So funny..’highway robbery’ jokes..your poor wife..lol :p Your post cracked me up!

Thank you for giving us such a personal message..I loved hearing it.

We are getting a real one and planting it..lol my fiance hates that they die too..lol

Random thought..lol~ When I was 11 we got our tree home and I was sitting by it and a bumble bee flew out of it and scared the crap out of me!! lol

~*Kelly*~

By: michele

michele — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:01:16 +0000

Awww Joe!! I totally feel ya on this one!! My husband and I are much the same…which is why we go the artificial route. Your dad is a wise man…always keep your faith in tact and everything else falls into place. Merry Christmas from my family to you, your beautiful wife and baby boy!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox…

PS - Is the tour gonna be on DVD?? Are you coming back to Jersey???

By: knightgirl4ever

knightgirl4ever — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:42:16 +0000

I feel your pain Joe!!!
We are on our 2nd tree already this year!!!!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
See you guys in 2009!!!
XOXOXO

By: kjo

kjo — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:16:59 +0000

teehee..nice to hear to still modest and frugel … haha! and good on getting a real tree, i cant stand .. i mean loathe the mess they make !!! have a great christmas also.

By: vhays

vhays — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:53:01 +0000

Joe- wishing you and your family a very Merry and warm Christmas. Have a happy birthday and wonderful New Year!!!!
Vicki

By: YoungParsons

YoungParsons — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:25:49 +0000

Hi Joe.

I didn’t know a whole lot of information about buying a live tree
and how much hard work goes into growing and buying Christmas trees.

My mom was an older lady from the south and when I was a kid,that is all
she would ever talk about getting around this time of the year, a “fresh,pretty,living tree”.
It makes me laugh just to think about her saying that(hahaha)!!!

I think their is nothing wrong with wanting to save money cause I do the
same thing.
With today’s economy,I’m sure a lot of folks are.
I hope it gets better!

The way you described your wife decorating the tree with popcorn & cranberries makes me hungry and I’ll bet you the tree is so cute afterwards:)

I love watching everyone else put up decorations,lights,
etc….
The way I put up my fake trees every year is crazy
and my family makes fun of me for that reason:(

Your dad sounds like a very strong,hardworking guy who loves his family:)

Well,I pray that you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!

God Bless
Natalie

By: cbl3mom

cbl3mom — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:00:25 +0000

Merry Christmas to you and your family. God Bless.

I hope the tree lasts through Christmas. That is why mine comes out of a box with lights already on it…lol. I have no patience for a real tree.

By: Newkita

Newkita — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:36:32 +0000

I knew you were asd are the most swee man in the world. Thank you.
Special Merry Xmas for you and your family. God Bless you!!!! now and Forever!!!

By: Valerierocks

Valerierocks — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:02:48 +0000

Aw, sweetie. Hope your holiday continues to be blessed.
kisses and love and hugs

By: Yvonne1978

Yvonne1978 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:38:36 +0000

Dear Joey,

Thank you so much for your beautiful message! I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful and relaxed Christmas time!! I´m looking very much forward to see you on tour in January and February!! Love and take care, Yvonne

By: Chariese

Chariese — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:51:23 +0000

Joey…my response to you worrying about your tree browning is to get a fake one!! I’ve had one for many years and my girls love it just the same. I know it’s not as special as the real one but still.. I know how your wife is feeling. Much love to you & your family at this time of year. Hope you get plenty of rest and relaxtion and hope to see you this summer!

By: my2rugrats

my2rugrats — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:46:13 +0000

Joey.. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Hope you have a good one. Here in Las Vegas, we’ve had a White Christmas. What with the snow and all. Hugs and kisses to you!!!
Stephanie Walchli

By: nati76

nati76 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:31:43 +0000

Aaawh Joey! I’ve missed your funny and insightful blogs…thank you!
What more to say but that I wish you and your loved ones a beautiful, safe, and happy Christmas and a fantastic New Year!
Keeping the faith good and strong here in California & sending kisses by the millions to you!
Natalia

By: Bell

Bell — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:31 +0000

Just can quote you ….

“May your tree be green. May your ass be warm. May your faith be strong.

A Safe, Peaceful and Very Merry Christmas, from my family to yours.”

HAPPY HOLLIDAYS,DEAR

By: moccabutterfly

moccabutterfly — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:13 +0000

Hey Joe! I loved your story! I have lived in Minnesota all my life and have NEVER owned a real tree, sad right!! But $200??!! I still can’t wrap my head around that :o)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
~hugs~
Kim

By: MariaRoman

MariaRoman — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:49:32 +0000

Joey,

Children make christmas so special my children have make most of my decoration for my tree I even have some of the ones I made as a child when yours grow up u will appreciate them, they may not look trendy but they come from the heart. Sending a very Merry Christmas to you guys and all your families may they be filled with joy.j

See you at the O2 London 24 Jan.
Love Maria & Family xxxx

By: stacysmith

stacysmith — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:59:54 +0000

Get a plastic one & reuse it - better for the environment!

Popcorn & cranberries ?? You Americans have strange traditions but then I guess we probably have worse ones in the UK

For us it is coloured lights, tinsel & as much tackiness as we can muster as well as the handmade lollipop stick star at the top my 2 year old son brought home from nursery yesterday!!! Kids make Christmas magical again.

Have a great Christmas and New Year, see you in Birmingham in 30 days and counting.

Love ya always xx

By: kley815

kley815 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:20:49 +0000

I meant tree, not three. fyi.

By: kley815

kley815 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:20:04 +0000

Joey–
I can’t believe that you pay almost $200 for a lot xmas tree. I agree with you–that’s a rip-off. I’m sorry, but here in NJ, they have equipment to cut the three down and ride it back to the check-out. They tag them early for us, then when you go to pick it up (set up the date in advance), they cut it down right there.
So, yeah, I can’t believe they’re still doing it that way in Hollywood. Ha.
Anyway–funny story. Thanks for sharing!
Merry Christmas!!!
Kim, NJ

By: pichie

pichie — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:18:27 +0000

200$ waow! too much for me!! here i paid 26€ for a good christmas tree!! whatever your in hollywood!!!

but christmas is so beautifull : chritsmas tree, chritmas light, chrismas village and christmas songs.

When i decorate my house for chritmas time : i put a christmas songs CD begin by my christmas tree, my christmas village and put lights outside i love do that and when the night is begin to fall i open all the christmas lights and all my familly comes home for diner.

So have a very beautifull christmas time with all your family!! i wish a very happy new year, and all your wish become reality!!!

Love Isa

By: Janine_Germany

Janine_Germany — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:01:25 +0000

Thank you for that funny story (I had to love tears!) and the warm words. I wish you and your family a very merry christmas!

Can’t wait to see you in Frankfurt - hope to see Barrett and Griffin too! (does he use the sleeping bag yet?!)

Love
Janine & family

PS … But - why do you put popcorn on a christmas tree?! lol

By: jkparaguayanfan

jkparaguayanfan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:46:36 +0000

hi dear !!!
hope you have a wonderfull time this holidays with your family and friends enjoy grifinnnnnn wiht you…
thanks for coming backkkk this years you and the guyssss made my year and made my life better….
fatime in 09 in southamerica dont forget ussss pleaseseeeee
nkotbfans_paraguay

By: manders22

manders22 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:52:57 +0000

Joe,

I was starting to get teary, until you said “may your ass be warm”. Then I just smiled because I could picture you saying it.
There’s so much to be thankful for this year, lots of important things like a roof over my head, a well paying job, and the health of my family. Lots of trivial things like getting a great parking space while Christmas shopping and not spotting too many gray hairs when I turned 32 a couple of weeks ago.
Somewhere in between I’m thankful for NKOTB and bringing back those wonderful memories of my childhood.
I wish you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy and prosperous 2009.
Love, Amanda

By: krinkdogg

krinkdogg — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:33:05 +0000

Joe,

Sorry, but I just can’t relate. I wish I could. We always put up a fake tree at Christmas. Yeah, I know…boring! Just wanted to quickly say “Thanks”. Thanks for all you do. Since I was 12 (and I’m 33 now) I’ve been a fan of yours and the New Kids. You’re on my “top 5 celebs I need to meet” someday. Hope you have a great Holiday with family and friends.

Aaron (Krinks)

By: lpadron

lpadron — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:26:04 +0000

Hey Joe,
That was good for a few laughs. Your dad sounds like a great man.
$200 for a tree, are you crazy! We live in Wisconsin and paid $25.00 for our 7 foot beautiful green tree that we cut down ourselves almost three weeks ago. Oh yeah, we have about a foot and a half of snow outside and more in the forecast for the weekend and it looks beautiful. I’m telling you Christmas in Hollywood doesn’t compare. Anyway, breaking your back carrying the tree and your wife’s frustration with the popcorn & cranberrie garland is well worth it right. I mean, it’s Christmas time and the baby will love it. Just think your little guy will have many wonderful stories about you and your wife and the many things you guys did to make his Christmas special. So suck it up and spend every moment you can with your family and Merry Christmas!
Later, Lea

By: emyasgar

emyasgar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:12:08 +0000

$200 for a tree?! Holy crappers, Man! They are $30 just around the corner from my house here in MN where everyone has at least 3 of them growing in their yard. LoL!

Me? I spent $100 on a nice fake one 3 years ago with hopes it’ll last quite a few more.

Have a great Christmas, Joey!! Holiday blessings from my family to yours!

Emily
Delano, MN

By: stilllovinjoey

stilllovinjoey — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:39:00 +0000

What a great post. Thank you Joe for the Christmas wish. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May this be the best holiday season yet!!!

God Bless, Tammy

By: Muhrrynn

Muhrrynn — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:53:20 +0000

Hehe. If you get a small potted tree, it won’t die unless you fail to water it. Then you could have a whole new tradition of planting your tree to enjoy for many many years to come! Happy holidays to all of your family.

By: kmb

kmb — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:52:52 +0000

AWWWW JOE MAC SO VERY NICE GREAT…. SO ENJOY IT….. SMILE :O) HOPE UR FAMILY SAFELY OF THE HOLIDAYS! I’M SO VERY GLAD HEARD FROM YA NICE SMILE! :O)

LOVE,
BIGGEST #1 FAN
KMB

MERRY CHRISTMAS! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
AND HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!! GOD BLESSING!! :O)

By: NKOTB 1Fan

NKOTB 1Fan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:51:59 +0000

Yeah I know what you mean Joey! I wouldn’t want to pay alot on something like tree and it turn around die after you get it home! For me I have a fake tree at home, because I just don’t want to spend alot on a real tree plus having to take care of it. And good thing about the fake trees you can put up every year without it dieing on you. Anyways I’m glad to hear from as Iv’e missed you. I hope guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Brandy

By: Ladyjedi

Ladyjedi — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:42:27 +0000

Hi JM,

Weeel, I have not had a tree yet at home, I struggle each year to be allowed to stay in my own space… so I cannot say much about that highway robbery bar imagining you dressed as Zorro or in a mask like ting or something lol saying the tree or the I elf ya ;)!

But I reckon apart from, no, along with the faith is the nice hope that you’ll get to see the people you love and care for most beaming with warm arses and renewed/topped up faith around a tree of sorts to remind you that be the tree brown, green, white, yellow, real forest grown, pine or plastic, Christmas can really be one of those special end of year gatherings to help see one through another winter.

Hope the tree ain’t brown already, but maybe thats where the decorations and popcorn and cranberries help

Hope you all have a great Xmas.

LJ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LJ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LJ