Questions and answers

Shame on you trying to rehome Rocky before February had even ended! Don't you know that a rock is for life not just for Christmas?! Pet rocks; the world's best kept secret! pemak (1 )  10:27 pm, Thu 3 Mar

sorry bout that...the deal is not set in "stone" yet u know :-) 11:21 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi Phil & family , I spent 22 years as a firefighter , saw some bloody terrable things - wish I had you on my team to give us a smile when we were down ,like you are now doing for your CH CH fellows , keep it up and good luck for the future --I know God will smile on you and yours for ever more - Rotorua KIWI buts (59 )  10:29 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks mate, I appreciate your support and I am in awe of what firefighters do for a job - desperately wanted to be one when I was a wee fella :-) 11:23 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hey, you know when you find a BIG spider in your living room but you know that if you kill it there's the risk of it having a bigger friend waiting to come and get ya....WELL.....you may want to treat this one with TLC!!!!! hippychicknz77 (33 )  10:32 pm, Thu 3 Mar

don't worry hippy - he is getting plenty of TLC 11:23 am, Fri 4 Mar

Well you know 'we built this city on ROCK and ROLL....' tandm (174 )  10:37 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Marconi plays the mamba :-) 11:24 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi Just hope that all these people bidding are actually legitimate. Remember there have been other auctions which have been fasts. Was so glad to hear I was part of the $93,000 from North Harbour last weekend from the Warriors game. Wish you all the best at such a hard time Cheers Look after yourselves Lynn lynn28 (203 )  10:38 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks lynn - the Trade Me team have been helping with this so I think they are all over it...thanks heaps for last weekend :-) 11:25 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi Phil,Picture 3 looks as though Rocky's looking out the garage,Did you invite him in for drivers lessons,glad he's not on the road,he seems to like doing burn outs,looking at your lawn.You blokes are bloody awesome ,beers and some chasers are in Wellington for you,Just don't bring your friends,Like drop in unannounced rocky,crash through my roof rocky,leave patches on my lawn rocky,and show the ladies your pink batts rocky regards Stuart sssid (31 )  10:48 pm, Thu 3 Mar

cheers stuart...thanks for all your awesome support 11:26 am, Fri 4 Mar

__$|^o^|$__ Loving You Too Much, So Much, Very Much, Right Now! (just pls do not roll on me) ^.^ patlada (78 )  10:49 pm, Thu 3 Mar

will you still love me in the morning? 11:27 am, Fri 4 Mar

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! magz1966 (108 )  10:50 pm, Thu 3 Mar

fanks 11:27 am, Fri 4 Mar

Can you confirm that the trip to Norfolk includes Airfares? patd2012 (20 )  10:51 pm, Thu 3 Mar

no it does not....but I am currently working on Air NZ :-) will keep you all posted. 11:28 am, Fri 4 Mar

Great to see Prime Television getting behind you on this tonight! Does Rocky get royalties when the movie plays? Looking forward to the book! margaret10 (138 )  10:58 pm, Thu 3 Mar

didn't see it - been too busy here :-) what did they say? 11:28 am, Fri 4 Mar

no question but just want to say good on you for having a sense of humor at this time. Everyone in chchhas been through so much it is nice to see someone lighten the mood and well done for keeping up with the questions and donation the proceeds to the earthquake fund :) jojo2000 (307 )  10:58 pm, Thu 3 Mar

you are most welcome jojo, and yes it will ALL go to the earthquake fund 11:29 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hey guys. Just a thought, throw your advert onto eBay Uk and USA. Then can watch the cash flow in:) Rockstar will def want it for a diving rock as part of their pool!! Would take 15% commission and donate it all to Red Cross :) Let me know how we go. Cheers :) wilzy69 (78 )  10:59 pm, Thu 3 Mar

OMG: I could not handle that...in between supporting my wife and kids, running this, running my business and trying to find a place to live...I think EBAY would tip me over the edge!! 11:30 am, Fri 4 Mar

C'mon man - keep up. There are 141 (make that 142) unanswered questions on this auction. Best of luck with the auction! Our thoughts really are with you. wibblywobblers (2067 )  11:04 pm, Thu 3 Mar

I'm ah typin, I'm ah typin :-) 11:32 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi Phil,has he had a medical? I'm a little concerned he might have a bad case of Didymo, and we don't that in the North Island ! I snotty nose is a dead giveaway. Good Luck. digger107 (109 )  11:04 pm, Thu 3 Mar

he is as clean as clean can be :-) 11:33 am, Fri 4 Mar

Sorry also forgot to add, check out the song " we built this city on rock and roll " by Starship. Could ask them for the rights and grab a share of the takings from sales of track downloads as mobile ringtones :) Again 15% will go to Red Cross :) Cheers again. wilzy69 (78 )  11:12 pm, Thu 3 Mar

wilzy wilzy, I can see you are a born entrepreneur mate :-) 11:34 am, Fri 4 Mar

I am a regular donor to the sperm bank. Do you think it would be possible to get a DNA sample from Rocky to make sure he is not one of mine? julietovey (205 )  11:12 pm, Thu 3 Mar

sure - u just need a VERY tough needle :-) 11:34 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi Phil - to the person who asked the question of do we have earthquakes in Norfolk - direct fault line with Chile, I remember going home from Sunday school in the back of the Ministers car, we were all around 7-11 (50 years ago). We were in the back laughing we thought he was drunk as he was going from one side of the road to the other. Arriving home huge pine trees had lifted out of the ground scary - 7.6 on richtre scale in Chile. Odd small shakes since nothing like that one. Great auction. thelo52 (new )  11:16 pm, Thu 3 Mar

here you go team ...thanks T :-) 11:35 am, Fri 4 Mar

you're a legend ....so needed this after all the grimness ...all the best to you and yours ..and of course Rocky ....have the feeling hes awfully sheepish about his bad behaviour and all the attention 220the_cottage (141 )  11:20 pm, Thu 3 Mar

he is lovin it...has turned into one BIG show pony!!! 11:35 am, Fri 4 Mar

I was thinking maybe you should keep Rocky and build your home on him god forbid if their is another earthquake at least you will have a mobile home, just a thought megs_240891 (183 )  11:23 pm, Thu 3 Mar

he's not that BIG!! :-) thanks for your support 11:36 am, Fri 4 Mar

Don't answer, your fingers must be fecked, not to mention the brain box. You are a bloody legend and this whole deal will go down in NZ folk lore. I tried to record the "John Campbell' show tonight but my video skills are lacking so I didn't get it but whatever,what you have started, and your stamina and wit are an inspiration to us all and you may be an "unemployed comedian" but I think you'd get a job alright. All 130 of us in Ohura salute you. brakeman (262 )  11:23 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks man...have not watched it (too scared). did I look ok? How many chins were showing? did I sound like I had just had a couple of gins? 11:37 am, Fri 4 Mar

To all who doubted "smr84"s bid, up yours. Look where it's at now. brakeman (262 )  11:26 pm, Thu 3 Mar

and long may it continue 11:38 am, Fri 4 Mar

do u think rocky might b feeling things r all going down hill 4 him but he might have finelly had a break thought and come 2 a stand still in his life zoe134 (25 )  11:27 pm, Thu 3 Mar

highly likely :-) 11:38 am, Fri 4 Mar

ROCK ON! You've hit 200K views - go for 500K!!! Fantastic demonstration of Kiwi attitude in the face of utmost tragedy. Keep up the great work - theres gotta be a book, maybe a film in this! cheers and thinking of you all down there. stretch2004 (47 )  11:29 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks stretch - think we got a way to go for a record though :-) 11:38 am, Fri 4 Mar

ROCKY II Hi, Every good Rocky needs a sequel. We have pretty large wee number though a caravan in Avoca Valley that is in need of some fund raising effort and we would love to help? While she would be a great addition to the rock garden, we would love to give you a break from all these charming questions, Cheers Tracey warren.b (150 )  11:35 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks Tracey - sorry to hear about that neighbour. Take care..Phil :-) 11:39 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hey Phil All the best for your auction. I lived in Redcliffs for along time and now live in Petone which also ROCKS!! Some mates and I have raised some cash to donate to the Redcross through the ANZ Bank who are matching donations dollar for dollar!! Good luck and god bless. flissjohn (81 )  11:41 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks mate - that is AWESOME!!! and so is Petone!! 11:40 am, Fri 4 Mar

Does it come in any other colors and is it safe? nexus09 (8 )  11:48 pm, Thu 3 Mar

No and depends what you say to him 11:40 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi, just want to enquire as to how many kms on this rock? Whats the interior like? And are my concerns about his brakes justified? Cheers, oh and good luck i hope everything takes turn for the better, congratulations to you for the way you are dealing with adversity. the4horsemen11 (58 )  11:56 pm, Thu 3 Mar

um 400 metres in 65,000,000 years, one lady owner (mother nature). Thanks :-) 11:41 am, Fri 4 Mar

GO MR KENT... wicked. ROCKY.. well say not more (your pretty solid and a rock) but please rest up those sore finger tips Phil. BTW...Thank you so much for your awesome humor. I am proud to be a kiwi this week... you have turned heartache into strength of character.. XXXooXX.. but..Somehow please let me donate a few bucks more than I have already because of you and Rocky. rubybaby1 (5 )  12:06 am, Fri 4 Mar

Thanks rubybaby :-). i'm not giving up and will answer EVERY question I can. We are thinking of a book of this page and maybe some photos. will keep you posted on Rocky's FB page and then come back with a better auction :-) http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Rocky/133667530034728 11:43 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hey great auction,- very inspirational being able to laugh through adversity!So now you have your very own "Rockness monster"!Do you do combined shipping?Was looking for a bit of hardfill, AP20 I believe, except I think thats 20mm rather than 20 tonnes!. Good luck to you all. gsab2go (51 )  1:01 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks buddy - much appreciated. please don't hardfill him though :-) 11:44 am, Fri 4 Mar

PHIL, you ROCK my WORLD!!!! :) tonyang13 (10 )  1:24 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks heaps :-) Rocky sure rocked mine as well! 11:44 am, Fri 4 Mar

I told the kids it wasn't a good idea to play paper, scissors, rock at the top of the hill!! Good on you for the positive spin on what has been the saddest time for Christchurch. revmax (99 )  1:32 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks revmax - I'll take the rock :-) 11:44 am, Fri 4 Mar

BEWDY,CORKA,BONZA KOPAI , CRACKER, M8 you are doing a brillant job of keeping your wife and family going under such horrific times . You are a real Kiwi.// furnland (81 )  3:12 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks mate :-) 11:45 am, Fri 4 Mar

I like your spirit, and would love your rock, but I can't afford to get it delivered so can't run the risk of winning the auction; I have just now donated to ChCh Earthquake Relief Fund through an onlline payment to RED CROSS INSTEAD http://tvnz.co.nz/national-new

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ake-3760332 nitpnz (20 )  3:27 am, Fri 4 Mar

good work - does not matter about this. come here for fun and maybe donate through other channels 11:45 am, Fri 4 Mar

what is your name? ..rocky... it doesnt matter what your name is. Know your role? .. to sit here like a rock.. be quiet (censored version). Do you smell what the rock is cooking? .. more rock.. Finally the ROCKY has come back to CHCH. Rocky is the most electrifying rock in CHCH.. The people's choice is ROCKY wooo yeeeaaahh. Taken from some of Dwayne "the rock" Johnson's quote's/catch phrases over the years in his wrestling career. Thought it'd be cool. All of NZ is wishing the best for CHCH. bond72 (3 )  3:50 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks dude 11:46 am, Fri 4 Mar

What a great Auction. Is your Rocky related to the little "Chucky Rock" from Pike River? If so I hope you get good money for him. He's priced out of my reach but if you give me an account number I will give you what I can afford mgreenfield at extra .co.nz wemyme (132 )  4:05 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks heaps - just donate into the red cross or one of the other genuine appeals. we may come back to you with a smaller auction soon 11:46 am, Fri 4 Mar

"Did you invite him in or did he just bould on through no invitation, did you feel a lill boulded when he just made his appearance?" ...Are you serious?? It's just a ROCK that fell through the roof, and caused huge damage to a house. A rock does not get invited anywhere!! Why are people asking such stupid questions?!?! Just put in a bit and help fundraise!! laceylops (12 ) 4:47 am, Fri 4 Mar

hell no - absolutely NO invite from us!!! 11:47 am, Fri 4 Mar

Laughed til I cried Phil. You had a "Reserve" on Rocky? lol....my very best wishes to your and your family - I do hope you find somewhere to rent soon that will be suitable for your family and your old black lab! I also hope the shaking stops ASAP - need them to stop in Wellington too. Rocky is out of my league unfortunately but would love to donate for an autographed pic - how does he sign off? ngaireg (115 )  5:32 am, Fri 4 Mar

we are working on a book or photo thingy with a small donation. Home search is tough as we want to get the kids back to their old school to give them some consistency in their lives. Abby (our Lab) says thanks heaps :-) 11:49 am, Fri 4 Mar

200k views wooo hooo double rainbows all the way gen_max_pain_n1 (105 )  6:27 am, Fri 4 Mar

WICKED!!!! 11:50 am, Fri 4 Mar

Someone needs to let Charlie Sheen know about this, he loves big rocks and can certainly afford to pay a big price for the earthquake fund. He'd snort that up in two, maybe three sessions. urbanhillbilly (68 )  6:53 am, Fri 4 Mar

I wonder which one will have the biggest ego!!! 11:50 am, Fri 4 Mar

I always wanted to marry a Rockefella. This guy looks like a homing rock though. If he paves his way to me, how do I know he won't cave and break for the open road?? I've seen his sort before.....home wrecker!! wills.10 (6 )  7:02 am, Fri 4 Mar

:-) 11:50 am, Fri 4 Mar

Not very feng shui! Hugs and love to you all in Christchurch mightymini (23 )  7:14 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks mighty 11:51 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi there, can you tell me if Rocky is very well socialised?? Will he fit in with other rocks that are not nearly his size? Fantastic idea to raise money, wish we could help more! Good luck on the auction :-) catweasel (78 )  7:25 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks - more ideas coming on this 11:51 am, Fri 4 Mar

Have a trip to Arizona later this year, but my travelling companion (Barney Rubble) has pulled out. How does Rocky feel about off-roading? scribe12 (13 )  7:29 am, Fri 4 Mar

he LOVES it...but is America ready for ROCKY????? 11:52 am, Fri 4 Mar

Wel well well..it appears rocky has rolled into a career as a criminal..Home Invasion! Shame on you Rocky, i hope you have been charged acordingly and will plead guilty as it appears you are up against a wall.. Good job with the humor factor thinking of all in chch just a stones throw from queenstown :) mikeqtn (231 )  7:32 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks for the support - he's not talking to the cops though 11:52 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi. Does he work consistently- or is he one of those 'Rock and rock' types who rolls off now and then to get stoned? =) Phil. philmworks (140 )  7:57 am, Fri 4 Mar

nah - hes on the wagon - kicked the crack habit! 11:53 am, Fri 4 Mar

Another fund raising possibility is that you gather up all the question and answers, and publish them in a book. Give those people who can't get to this site a chance to have a laugh. Thanks for the opportunity to have a smile and a good old laugh. mayane (200 )  7:57 am, Fri 4 Mar

we r working on that very idea :-) 11:53 am, Fri 4 Mar

Dear Rocky Roughcut, You are a selfish son of a boulder. I want a divorce. I warned you if you ever left our hill I would not have you back. I am glad now you have made the plunge cos I was sick of you sitting around dropping your dust everywhere. My mother was right, you are just a lazy hunk of schist. After 10,000 yrs of claiming a picnic to hanging rock for our kids Xstal, Ruby and Uluru was beyond us you go off tumbling down the hill on your own. Good Riddance Yor x Diamond maggiejo (new )  8:12 am, Fri 4 Mar

hahaha - EXCELLENT :-) 11:54 am, Fri 4 Mar

PS. By the way Rocky Roughcut, not sure why some people suspect you of being female: There you are sitting in a strange house, completely lost and, even after a week, you havent asked for directions! Oh and by the way, I have been lying all these years when I said I liked your moss-stache. maggiejo (new )  8:16 am, Fri 4 Mar

and more :-) 11:54 am, Fri 4 Mar

Maybe you were having a party at your house and you didnt bother inviting Rocky.? Obviously you hurt his feelings and he decided to 'gate-crash'? alex2410 (18 )  8:22 am, Fri 4 Mar

he sure did! 11:54 am, Fri 4 Mar

For all of those who lost their lives, Fathers, sons, daughters, wives, For those who fought to break them free, For those who live in Misery, The broken legs, the broken hearts, The many, many broken parts, For doctors, nurses and those who care, For those who've done more than their share, And for those who's fingers are to the bone ;) Christchurch please know your not alone. Danielle living__life (326 )  8:28 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks Danielle - you have said what needs to be said - good on you :-) 11:55 am, Fri 4 Mar

I can't believe this auction has reached $7,000! That is an amazing contribution for the people of Chch! Yet another example of people helping those in need despite their own misfortunes. trademeaddict6 (125 )  8:39 am, Fri 4 Mar

yes - it is you lot that are the stars here! 11:55 am, Fri 4 Mar

Phil, after listening to a song by Chris Rea for the first time last night, ("Stone") I know now what Rocky's problem is.... he doesn't have love in his life! "Without your love, I'm just a stone... without your touch, I've no control." Trying to arrange for him to cosy up to another 25 tonner - a female companion could be a little lighter though - wouldn't be an easy proposition for you, but if you could, maybe your problem of the Rocky feature in your hallway leave of it's own accord?? Pete pedlerpete (81 )  8:49 am, Fri 4 Mar

good idea Pete. 11:56 am, Fri 4 Mar

OK - now this has to be the WORST case of home invasion I have EVER seen and I think that this guy Rocky deserves to be put into prison on hard labour for life... probably breaking up other rocks. Hope you called the police..?? (Good on ya guys! All the very best to you all down there) Bruce (drunkonapc) drunkonapc (65 )  8:50 am, Fri 4 Mar

well - to tell you the truth I am quite attached to him now 11:57 am, Fri 4 Mar

Hi Phil - One of your feedback says : "Fantastic Trader! delivered it all the way across the city for me." Bit disappointed you won't deliver Rocky! I guess you're worried that he'd make the roads worse. Rocky is proving to be a bit of a time-waster.....I couldn't drag myself away from reading all the great questions and answers - and I'm supposed to be looking for a job on here....Good Luck with Rocky! Love the humour he's brought out in everyone. rwoody (467 )  8:50 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks buddy :-) 11:57 am, Fri 4 Mar

I think Rocky should be sold to Rockyou Live from FB, he would make an awesome Mascot for them. Don't worry, i emailed them for you already :-) glohyd (8 )  8:52 am, Fri 4 Mar

thanks :-) 11:57 am, Fri 4 Mar

ALL THE BEST GUYS....ROCK ON ROCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!! rikz11 (21 )  8:55 am, Fri 4 Mar

cheers mate 11:58 am, Fri 4 Mar