Questions and answers

well come to think of it - he does have some Blue Suede Shoes!!!! 5:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

What a fantastic idea this auction is. Now will Trade Me donate the commission from it? pennymiller (145 )  5:51 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hi Penny, I hope so :-). Actually, given the number of people and media exposure I am pretty sure they will help - I have spoken to them and they seem a great team. 5:54 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I love what you've done with the place!! That whole 'invading rubble' look is tres chic!!! seriously... 'you' are the ones who ROCK!!! What you're doing is doubly fantastic, first you gave everybody a much needed laugh and secondly you are giving to a truly noble cause :) Props!!!! waterbrook (17 )  5:59 pm, Tue 1 Mar

yes - I think we may be seeing this new look in Fendalton / Parnell / Remmers / Khandalla soon :-). Thanks for your support. 6:15 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Are sure he hasn't a secret past as one of the Bay City Rollers? paulng (67 )  6:12 pm, Tue 1 Mar

absolutely NOT :-) 6:15 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I'm sure this would make a great story for Rolling Stone magazine. Rock on my man and leave no stone unturned!! pablocookie (148 )  6:28 pm, Tue 1 Mar

hey Pablo...thanks man...look fwd to some gin infused evenings in Taupo to come eh :-) 6:48 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hi, I had something similar in my house for seventeen years. Sent him to university, maybe u could start up a scholarship fund for rocky. I can now talk to and get replys from mine now which I couldn't when it was in my house and judging by the size urs will empty the pantry like mine did!!!! Good luck toot11 (120 )  6:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

haha...brilliant. I'm hoping Rocky will move on soonish :-) 6:45 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I don't have a question but do think that you are a fantastically strong person to be able to have such a great sense of humor at a time like this for you down there. It just shows how strong you Canty people are ! :o) We're sorry we cant be down there to help physically but are sending our thoughts and prayers (and donations) your way. Hope your friends and family are all safe. wolfskitten (20 )  6:35 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks very much for your support. I think we are all strong when we have to be - no matter where we live. We have had enough tears for a lifetime so some laughter is most definitely in order. 6:47 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Has Rocky been blessed by the local Kaumatua? Are there likely to be any issues with Ngai Tahu if Rocky is moved to the North Island? hutchy6 (238 )  6:51 pm, Tue 1 Mar

No and quite likely now he is famous. However, if the NT was to pony up some dosh they are welcome to have him...and all his bad habits. 6:52 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Is photo number 6 Rocky as a baby? He was a cute wee fulla. I can see he has definitely been eating his greens because he's grown soo much. I have to say he could do with a lesson in manners just barging in like that unannounced. lindamoo (46 )  7:09 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Just like his dad I always say 8:30 am, Wed 2 Mar

My sister is interested but only if the rock is less than 10,000 years old. Do you have an approximate age of the rock? kim.day (95 )  7:16 pm, Tue 1 Mar

65,000,000 years I think 8:30 am, Wed 2 Mar

Thank you for such an entertaining auction. Although sorry it is at your expense, the sense of humour is an amazing thing! Our hearts go out to you all in CHCH! Now what about a game of boulderdash? lorrymc (42 )  7:18 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks very much :-) 8:31 am, Wed 2 Mar

Any sign of time capsule. If you can find one it might fetch more than Rocky himself. currie3 (22 )  7:19 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I wish!!! 8:31 am, Wed 2 Mar

Is rocky appreciative of his owners? Or does he take things for granite? charlie832 (5 )  7:24 pm, Tue 1 Mar

very much for granite me thinks 8:31 am, Wed 2 Mar

OMG! I am just such a huuuuuuge fan of Rocky!!!!! Please please please post a link to his facebook page cos I can't find the right one. Me and my friends are total rock groupies!!!! kiwileprechaun (99 )  7:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

He now has a facebook page - spread the word http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Rocky/133667530034728 8:35 am, Wed 2 Mar

Would you happen to have another one of them that would make a matching pair to fit into my favourite over-shoulder-boulder-holder? arthurdent2 (987 )  7:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

my god....they must be huge....are you ok :-) 8:35 am, Wed 2 Mar

Nice baby photo. I bet that cute little fella went right off the Plunket growth chart! andy9910 (3 )  7:50 pm, Tue 1 Mar

sure did, and broke the nurses knee 8:36 am, Wed 2 Mar

Haha love it, you ROCK!!! averild (268 )  7:53 pm, Tue 1 Mar

why fanks bud 8:36 am, Wed 2 Mar

Maybe Rocky needs donating to our Black Caps I'm sure he can teach them a thing or two on bowling, over or under :) Glad to read that no one was hurt! lisaworm (16 )  8:09 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Thanks Lisa - we are all okay and yes he would do well in the BC I think 8:36 am, Wed 2 Mar

Do you think he is a good enough rock to become a pillar of the church? Know any good architects who could rock up a church....as opposed to having the walls come crumbling down rosie121 (21 )  8:17 pm, Tue 1 Mar

hmmmmm - might leave that one for a higher source 8:37 am, Wed 2 Mar

I havee a few questions about the rock (not the radio station). does it come with a water feature? does it come with free delivery? and one very important question: are you all ok? chubs41 (42 )  8:26 pm, Tue 1 Mar

1. yes: my mains line that he went through, 2. nope - he is roll on roll off, 3. yep we are all okay thanks very much 8:38 am, Wed 2 Mar

The old sheila has been nagging for years for a rock for on her finger. Whenever I ask what kind of a rock she just says anything so long as it is large. Maybe this is the answer. The colour of it would match her skintone well. Do you think a gold or steel band would set it off best? jasperk (19 )  8:34 pm, Tue 1 Mar

mate - this is gold :-) 8:38 am, Wed 2 Mar

I reckon someone should contact Graham Henry and Mike Cron. Maybe the All Blacks could do with a new scrum machine. After all Rocky does bear a "striking" resemblance to the Boks front row. malamute1 (170 )  8:35 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he has been offered a position in the Warratahs.....TODDY WHERE R U????? 8:39 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi Phil just wondering how helpful Rocky is with mother in laws? schnapy (80 )  8:35 pm, Tue 1 Mar

very...he is sitting on mine as we speak 8:39 am, Wed 2 Mar

You say his favourite actor is Sly - surely it's Dwayne Johnson?!? mattd_nz (33 )  8:37 pm, Tue 1 Mar

nah - he is a pussy 8:41 am, Wed 2 Mar

WOW! Just wondering if the Rockster has pedigree papers and a family tree? Is he related to the royal family? F.A.B auction and I am SURE the winning bidder will be estatic to add this to their prized collection :o) I am sure there is an insurance company out there happy to insure such a valuable artifact! Good luck with the auction, lots of luck and love and hugs and positive vibes. XOXOXOXO gidget13 (294 )  8:51 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks for this - yep he is 100% port hills volcanic pedigree, some 65,000,000 years. Thanks for kisses and hugs I will pass them on 8:42 am, Wed 2 Mar

The Rock Raises one eye brow then...Snifff Sniff..."Caaannnn yooouuu Smeeellll whaaattt the Rock Is Cooooking" kani5 (3 )  8:53 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Rock cakes? 8:43 am, Wed 2 Mar

Does Rocky have a good singing voice? From the look of he has a good deep chest, and probably sings bass, although Pavarotti had a similar figure and sang tenor. Perhaps he should be kept to sing "Rock of Ages" when they rebuild the cathedral? shannyrose (270 )  9:01 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he has a big booty as well, and he knows how to shake it 8:43 am, Wed 2 Mar

Well done Phil. As usual you are a true inspiration to the rest of us. No doubt you will have a ball running the auction but I bet it will seem hard when its all finished. Cheers, David L djal1 (13 )  9:16 pm, Tue 1 Mar

who be that....and thanks for the bid David :-) 8:44 am, Wed 2 Mar

Absolutely Brilliant.... aint nothing like the real thing.... Im on VSA .. Volunter Service Abroad .. If you are ever in Stratford theres a beer here for you anytime... k1w1 humour is the best... Good Luck Guys... Dont ever lose your sense of humour... :) cheerfulfrog (41 )  9:19 pm, Tue 1 Mar

awwww - you are most welcome :-) Presume u r French...."vive les bleus" :-) 8:45 am, Wed 2 Mar

I've seen this rock before, he/she had a bit part in the first Nasa moon landing, so is actually from Nevada. I suspect he/she has been relocated by the CIA to hid its identity. It's all in the open now though...especially at your place. roadrunner70 (13 )  9:20 pm, Tue 1 Mar

ahhhh - a conspiracy theory..bout time we had one of them :-) 8:45 am, Wed 2 Mar

I see you sold a Iron bed head, base and surround and happily delivered it across the city. Based on volume would you be happy to deliver it a transport company? tdw68 (2 )  9:22 pm, Tue 1 Mar

you stand down the bottom of my road and I'll roll him down to you 8:46 am, Wed 2 Mar

Your humour rocks! Get up the positive attitude and good luck with the auction!!! Best laugh I have had all week. :) 7532 (147 )  9:28 pm, Tue 1 Mar

:-) 8:46 am, Wed 2 Mar

My grandkids want a pony but got no paddock to keep it. How do you think Rocky would take to a saddle and bridle? project10 (2 )  9:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

easy peezy lemon squeezy....he is very docile 8:46 am, Wed 2 Mar

so did he come from a broken home , hard to keep the home life stable with young teenaged males around para001 (23 )  9:34 pm, Tue 1 Mar

very stable home actually - or at least thats what I thought 8:47 am, Wed 2 Mar

I've heard that rocky baby's most frequent bed time lullaby requests were Rock-a-bye Baby and We Will Rock You. Rock on buddy,this auction is rocktastic, best wishes for an extremely successful auction and to you and yours. moritz (101 )  9:38 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks :-) 8:47 am, Wed 2 Mar

So is that what rock bottom looks like? Love pic number 6 ...Rock a bye baby? Is her name Roxette? justsue (22 )  9:39 pm, Tue 1 Mar

whats this "her" business? 8:47 am, Wed 2 Mar

you said Rocky was house broken, he looks more like a home wrecker to me lissyz (69 )  9:40 pm, Tue 1 Mar

kinda cute though - dont u think? 8:48 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi rocky looks a bit stoned has he been drug tested lately borg45 (57 )  9:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he was addicted to crack, but is now rolling free of drugs 8:48 am, Wed 2 Mar

Rocky the "Rockstars" hit tune for 2011...."I can't get no, liquifaction, cos i tried and i tried and i ttttrrried, i can't get no" j.smith1 (102 )  9:42 pm, Tue 1 Mar

hahaha :-) 8:49 am, Wed 2 Mar

Rock-a-bye-baby on the hilltop, when the earth shakes the boulder will rock, when the hill moves it rumbles some more, sending poor Rocky onto your floor! I hope you're giving him lots of cuddles! Well done, and good luck oncecalledclara (14 )  9:44 pm, Tue 1 Mar

BRILLIANT!!!!!! 8:49 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hmm awesome auction and LOVING your answers. What happens though if Rocky is reluctant to leave you, it appears he has adopted you to be his parents and claimed his own room. Hope he didn't tread on any toes when he arrived!! If you want to come for a 'rockless' drive to Rolleston we are more than happy to share a cold beer and anything else you and your family require!! Glad you are all safe :) chandra01 (385 )  9:47 pm, Tue 1 Mar

mmmmmmm beer :-). Thanks, quite happy to see him move on though 8:50 am, Wed 2 Mar

Was wondering if Rocky is any good at Nannying? We have a three year old boy who could do with a sitter who is not easily pushed around. Also, would Rocky happen to be related to Blarney? The do seem to have similar features, maybe 2nd cousins? (Have had a load of laughs reading through your auction. Would definitely buy a fund-raiser Rocky-T for our young man if you go that way. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy future. Kia Kaha) normanator (118 )  9:47 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he would make a great nanny I reckon 8:50 am, Wed 2 Mar

At first when i saw this on facebook i thought OMG Thanks for bringing smiles & laughter to all of us at such a sad time. You are the ROCKS Canterbury & rocky reminds us all .. how proud we all are to be a Kiwi"s I think rocky should be interviewed on the goodmorning show.......he wont need to say much at all ,his portfolio says it all ......hmmm you sure he's a he? mdtrader (94 )  9:51 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks bud 8:50 am, Wed 2 Mar

I don't mean to be picky but do you have a permit for the rock on your garage floor and was that gaping hole in the roof on the plans. Have you had your LIM updated? Have you had the non-permeable surface area recalculated? You know, you should really get all these answer together before some plonker asks them for real!! What I did with a bit of the Berlin wall was set it in acrylic and kept it as a souvenir...there's a thought for ya. Anyone selling 50000L of acrylic on Trade Me? mark0657 (4 )  9:56 pm, Tue 1 Mar

sure have, filled out a 40157 in triplicate "application to home an aggressive rock" 8:51 am, Wed 2 Mar

Good on yer mate, wonderful thing to do, feel sorry for your fingers replying, just outa interest, does Rocky's mother know where he is? He hasn't run away from home by any chance? I used to live in the district where you are and every year the farmer from the Scott family I think, had a drive/round up of all his sheep from around Castle Rock and beyond, drove them around the hills above the tunnel road and down the Bridle Path Road and up to his property in Morgans Valley. Rocky misses them hairbrush (18 )  10:02 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks mate, yep you have the right valley. coolest little valley in town...until HE turned up! 8:52 am, Wed 2 Mar

uh hurroh. I am from China and have restaurant here. I hear you have giant wok for sale. I very interested. Do you have BUY NOW? pablocookie (148 )  10:09 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Simone I am watching you............... 8:53 am, Wed 2 Mar

He's gotta be a male. But watch out - most males have 2 balls. The other one might be yet to drop! the_good_life (461 )  10:11 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thats true, at least I have his undivided attention 8:53 am, Wed 2 Mar

Let's see the aussies under-arm bowl this one! the_good_life (461 )  10:11 pm, Tue 1 Mar

THE ALREADY WANT HIM!!!! 9:00 am, Wed 2 Mar

Could you please cost to get it to cashmere? Or will it fit a smallest hatch back? ltm52 (349 )  10:12 pm, Tue 1 Mar

no probs at all - bring ya car round 9:01 am, Wed 2 Mar

Is his bits tied i don't want him breading more rocks in my back yard one boulder is enough :P gilded_lillie (0 )  10:15 pm, Tue 1 Mar

apparently one bit is missing!! 9:01 am, Wed 2 Mar

Is Rockey on Facebook mike593 (121 )  10:23 pm, Tue 1 Mar

sure is http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Rocky/133667530034728 9:01 am, Wed 2 Mar

Love the photos, he was such a cute baby, bet it took a lot to push that pram! Fantastic auction, hope you raise heaps, you're what the spirit of Canterbury is all about :) kiwibird03 (43 )  10:28 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks heaps 9:02 am, Wed 2 Mar

mate, you have made my day, this is awesome =D zack_fair (28 )  10:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

u r most welcome 9:02 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi, you don't have to answer this as I can imagine your fingers must be throbbing! But it is an amazing auction, everyone feels so helpless here in Auckland, I can't afford Rocky myself but I will definitely be posting this on facebook. Good luck with it and well done, great sense of humour! :) ambamjam (27 )  10:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks bud :-) all support, moral, financial, physical, spiritual is welcome 9:03 am, Wed 2 Mar

We're rocking and rolling here in wellington tonight, perhaps he could hitch a ride with the Canterbury next time it comes for supplies, I'm sure he'd feel at home here. Hang in there it has to get better. good luck snefru (94 )  10:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

so I hear...take care up there 9:04 am, Wed 2 Mar

Will Rocky, like, make my bum look big? - P. Hilton (Awesome auction by-the-way - thinking of you all in Chch. Keep up the strong community spirit and humour xx - not P. Hilton) valderee65 (1 )  10:44 pm, Tue 1 Mar

damn - if you were her I would have tapped u for some dosh! 9:04 am, Wed 2 Mar

I heard this was IncrediBro Hulk's training rock...with just 3 minutes a day using this rock you too can work your way to IncrediBro strength. P.S. you are a legend, thank you from a fellow Cantab. roscoe24 (112 )  10:45 pm, Tue 1 Mar

yep - just wait to u see my biceps!! thanks mate 9:05 am, Wed 2 Mar

What's this all about ST(all)ONE, I reckon Schwarzenegger ROCKS! trademelots (264 )  10:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

not according to Rocky he doesn't 9:05 am, Wed 2 Mar

Let's say we were gonna come from Auck to pick up..... Hows the whanau gonna take Rocky leaving? Should we plan on taking them as well? Definately not the time to upset them it seems. walden (276 )  10:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

working on that one with Ngai Tahu 9:06 am, Wed 2 Mar

You don't have to answer this, but now it has come to the crunch, how do you get your rocks off? prius3 (26 )  10:51 pm, Tue 1 Mar

VERY CAREFULLY! 9:06 am, Wed 2 Mar

rock on chch, wellington was so moved by you we had an uncontrollable movement of our own at 10.08pm. only minor but a qiuet reminder to wonder about community unity. you guys have real grit, coz the rock sez so! oldrug (374 )  10:59 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks bud, home u r all okay in wicked Wellywood 9:07 am, Wed 2 Mar

:) What else to do but turn to comedy! Good on you! I love this but unfortunatly cant afford to bid! Good khama to eveyone who has!!! bon19 (350 )  11:14 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks :-) if u don't laugh u cry :-) 9:07 am, Wed 2 Mar

I think he would make a great center peice for my garden, and a spare seat for when i have a BBQ. To which of course you are welcome of course, although i dont know how you would feel coming to Gore..... bert500 (57 )  11:15 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Gore is cool. Anywhere with Kiwi's is cool. 9:08 am, Wed 2 Mar

hey is this from the castle rock formation? if so its from a dyke of hawaiite if ur wondering what rockys species is... if you could spare a sample i can let you know ek17 (56 )  11:17 pm, Tue 1 Mar

actually, his family tree goes back to Europe royalty - he is related to the Rock of Gibraltar 9:09 am, Wed 2 Mar

Is he of an ignoramus or metamorphic origin? He looks rather like a sedentary one to me, I've been watching the pic for three days now and he hasn't moved once. Keep typing mate, you're on a roll. karismo (266 )  11:32 pm, Tue 1 Mar

See my previous on this one - thanks mate 9:09 am, Wed 2 Mar

Please consider posting, our fat arsed posty need some exercise. 30gqs (533 )  11:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he / she will sure as hell get it if I post him 9:09 am, Wed 2 Mar

Utterly brilliant that you can still find humour in this horrid situation. Good luck with the auction and good luck with the rebuild of your house and lives. You people the the rock of society. xxx grinch65 (6 )  12:03 am, Wed 2 Mar