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cos if u don't laugh u cry :-) thanks for support 9:10 am, Wed 2 Mar

Its a shame you don`t have a classic Jag driving GOOD lawyer in the family to help you to sort this intruder out ! laverda (1108 )  12:04 am, Wed 2 Mar

funny you should say that...........!!!!!!! 9:10 am, Wed 2 Mar

Great to see your sense of humour amongst all the devastation. Best wishes from a feeling useless Cantab in Sydney. euie1 (26 )  12:11 am, Wed 2 Mar

mate, u r a Cantab and that is all that counts :-) 9:11 am, Wed 2 Mar

wow i wish I had something as clever as that to say but all I have is "FREAKING FANTASTIC" thank you for the laugh we needed it ! roscotago (23 )  12:20 am, Wed 2 Mar

u r most welcome 9:11 am, Wed 2 Mar

Our Aotearoa would not be as beautiful or maybe would not even exist if it wasn't for our faults. But we love our Aotearoa, faults and all. God Defend New Zealand!!! janeww (50 )  12:25 am, Wed 2 Mar

I'll second that! 9:11 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi There, Do you think there is any possibility that Rocky may have hidden talent as an instructor? I have a dog that is digging holes in my yard but they are quite small in comparison to the one I see Rocky dug prior to his retreat to the garage. I'd like to put in a swimming pool. I figure if my dog could learn to make such a large hole as fast as Rocky did, then I could have my pool, easy, by next Summer. BTW. I think Rocky is an out-doorsie type. Sure I saw him in Picnic at Hanging Rock. lesliegirl (11 )  1:15 am, Wed 2 Mar

just as long as he does not sit on your dog u will be fine...he nearly sat on our 11 year Lab! 9:12 am, Wed 2 Mar

Has Rocky ever considered entering politics? Would he consdier a career as a SE Asian dictator? Steve, Cambodia trist020 (17 )  1:42 am, Wed 2 Mar

Well Steve....I reckon he is far to mellow for that :-) 9:13 am, Wed 2 Mar

What is the cost of up keep please? I don't want him going through my fridge like he did with your house!! Is he single as we have a lovely young bouldette that had the hot's for him!!! Does he the own the house? Any children? Thank you for the great laugh good luck with the auction & take care!! brato (368 )  2:00 am, Wed 2 Mar

for me: mainly sore fingers :-) 9:13 am, Wed 2 Mar

Who likes to rock the party... holdenmole (474 )  2:56 am, Wed 2 Mar

ROCKY DOES!!! 9:24 am, Wed 2 Mar

This is my old house! Eeeek, Glad you are all safe! spanna34 (35 )  6:31 am, Wed 2 Mar

yes we are all well thanks 9:24 am, Wed 2 Mar

Dear Phil, I assume you are acting as Rocky's agent. We at Mastercard would like to use him in our latest ad. "Rocks for the fishpond, $5, Stones for the fence, $1000... Your own pet rock in the living room... Priceless. There are some things money can't buy... for everything else, there is Mastercard" PS. Love what you've done with the indoor outdoor flow - and that Rocky is sure a chip off the old block! kelzone (4 )  7:02 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks.....and if the real mastercard is out there...LETS SEE YA CHECKBOOK :-) 9:14 am, Wed 2 Mar

Just a quick question: Are you sure Valarie Adams hasn't been down there having a lil "stone's" throw?? Kia Kaha & God Bless - you have given me a =) x jmori (76 )  7:04 am, Wed 2 Mar

If she was Rocky would have mentioned - he is quite sweet on Val 9:15 am, Wed 2 Mar

Brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant. lornestar (37 )  7:22 am, Wed 2 Mar

:-) 9:15 am, Wed 2 Mar

Fantastic to see that rocky has almost hit the $1000 - go you good boulder you - kia kaha Chch nickiskibum (20 )  7:23 am, Wed 2 Mar

Fanks :-) 9:15 am, Wed 2 Mar

Does Rocky dance the "rock and roll"? Love your auction! Best wishes from the Waikato. razertrader (93 )  7:38 am, Wed 2 Mar

He's more of a ball room guy 9:16 am, Wed 2 Mar

Do you think it's possible to train him out of making divots? sweeetie (80 )  7:47 am, Wed 2 Mar

highly unlikely 9:16 am, Wed 2 Mar

do you have a matching Bullwinkle? alasda1 (12 )  7:55 am, Wed 2 Mar

ummm - maybe! 9:16 am, Wed 2 Mar

Why didn't I think of this before? PETER JACKSON and his Hobbit movie. Can you picture our boy decked out in makeup and being fussed over by wardrope (my maiden name actually) He would be paid Equity (?)rate, health ins. etc. Just think he would be up on the big screen (all of it). Just the residuals make me giddy. Rocky could stand in front of Peter if the big honchos came from Hollywood with their hands out. Blarney Stone has nothing on our Rocky! Stardom!!!!! glesga (122 )  8:17 am, Wed 2 Mar

Well Peter knows him, he had a bit part in LOTR. PETER - WHERE ARE YOU????? 9:17 am, Wed 2 Mar

I'm loving this Rocky horror picture show! Rock on!! viksta (481 )  8:39 am, Wed 2 Mar

Horror - what horror....actually its just a jump to the left 9:18 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hey, I can't get the Facebook link to work. What's the name of the page? Also, I think people are serious about wanting to buy bits of Rocky and pics with Rocky on other auctions. Have you thought about listing them with buy nows so you can raise more for the Earthquake fund? tandm (174 )  8:41 am, Wed 2 Mar

worked for me...try copy and paste into your browser or lock for Rocky or go to my company CommArc and there is a link from there. 9:19 am, Wed 2 Mar

Who knew that 'Rock'ie and Roll could be so devastating to your home? It has a lot to answer for, but nice to see Rockie and roll has not been a dying artform... From our family here in Whangarei who are praying for all Cantabrians,( sorry if I spelt it wrong) Good luck with the auction and repairs to your home and lives! God Bless. marty71nz (265 )  8:47 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks bud, used to spend a bit of time in the far north - beautiful place....and even better its full of fellow Kiwis!!!! 9:19 am, Wed 2 Mar

I have asked Oblix and he said he could deliver it anywhere in new zealand for the price of 15 wild boars. gohard10 (33 )  8:48 am, Wed 2 Mar

not sure what I would rather have in my hallway though? 9:20 am, Wed 2 Mar

hi, Would love to bid on Rocky...but I am a stickler for manners when it comes to inviting myself over to anyones house. At the very least I would try to phone ahead and..well..I'm sorry but this guy shows he has no class whatsoever.... (thinking of ya from a fellow Chcher) shadyladynz (25 )  8:49 am, Wed 2 Mar

well he did make a fair bit of noise b4 he arrived 9:20 am, Wed 2 Mar

Did Rocky have his first break with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band? Didn't he originally sing "Country Roads, Take me Home"? He was a support band for the Rolling Stones, I'm sure I've seen a poster of Rocky with Mick. Good luck with the auction, it's a great idea and fabulous to see such a great sense of humour! negoti8r (71 )  8:58 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks bud 9:21 am, Wed 2 Mar

I see in picture three there is a cannister of KERO next to Rocky. Why dont you shoot the kero container and blow Rocky's guts all over the place just like they did in the first JAWS movie. firstbubs (121 )  9:01 am, Wed 2 Mar

but I LOVE him!!!! 9:21 am, Wed 2 Mar

For the first time in a week I've cried laughing.....thank you and good luck! jankiwi (36 )  9:05 am, Wed 2 Mar

you are welcome....enjoy....and just think of my bleeding fingers :-) 9:22 am, Wed 2 Mar

I think you could make a story out of this rock sale, especially with the question and answers, good luck and keep rocky safe. dinkus (39 )  9:07 am, Wed 2 Mar

he is pretty famous already u know - TV, Radio, newpapers...Rocky is HOT, HOT, HOT. We are just waiting for Womans day and a wedding deal now :-) 9:23 am, Wed 2 Mar

My husband works at Basalt Quarries and splits up rocks like this all the time for Timaru Bluestone Industries. He has a chemical compound and I'm not really sure how he does it but no heavy machinery is needed. Do you want him to give you a ring? pete42 (16 )  9:23 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi there, thanks for this but we are red stickered and the valley is blocked off. To be honest, the house is so damaged I am not sure what will happen next. Thanks for your support though :-) 9:41 am, Wed 2 Mar

I have just clicked on "More Stuff you may like..." and the stones they have have a $2 coin beside them to show the actual size. I can't see one in your photos? (thanks for making me smile again!) pandhs (368 )  9:24 am, Wed 2 Mar

:-) .... Well there is our fab neighbour Tracey for scale 9:42 am, Wed 2 Mar

Fantastic - good on you for being positive - love and light to you and all in christchurch ... mheart (24 )  9:24 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks :-) 9:42 am, Wed 2 Mar

Judging by the type of rock he is and his complection, I think Rocky may have a heart of gold. mickyme (7 )  9:54 am, Wed 2 Mar

not sure about that....possibly a heart of stone 10:17 am, Wed 2 Mar

Love your work!! All the best with trying to persuade Rocky to leave home! Stay safe.. sonz2 (98 )  9:55 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks 10:17 am, Wed 2 Mar

AWW come on Rocky shouldn't be leaving the South, now that he's made his mark it's obvious he's got to be next to the Cathedral in the Square, a kind of shrine. Then we could all come and see him. I 'm writing to the PM.... pd111 (161 )  10:00 am, Wed 2 Mar

damn good idea - tell him to start rebuilding our town while u r at it :-) 10:18 am, Wed 2 Mar

hi, was just wondering what freight to the uk would be? a guesstimate will be fine. your awesome dude, keep up the great work best of luck to you and rocky, u might be pleased to hear ur fellow kiwis in the uk are having a massive laugh jack520 (29 )  10:12 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks team. Freight to UK? Well I reckon we hire a ship, fill it full of local ale and some refugees, including Rocky :-) 10:22 am, Wed 2 Mar

You Rock! chrisbee2 (45 )  10:32 am, Wed 2 Mar

well him more than me 10:56 am, Wed 2 Mar

I heard a rumour that Rocky was once a 'Rolling Stone' - is it true? :o) freakymum (66 )  10:39 am, Wed 2 Mar

urban myth sorry 10:56 am, Wed 2 Mar

He seems a tad aggressive. Does he suffer from distemper? Does he respond to discipline? mdi (352 )  10:39 am, Wed 2 Mar

not sure - but I sure as hell do :-) 10:56 am, Wed 2 Mar

Is Rocky available to play for the Phoenix? They are looking for a new striker and Rocky looks the goods. heather79_nz (1 )  10:45 am, Wed 2 Mar

maybe we should donate this to Terry? 10:57 am, Wed 2 Mar

Zis is Russian rock vich has escaped from the Siberia. Vee vill come to take back him. Do not try to stop us !! He must return. Do you take the rouble ?? mickyme (7 )  10:50 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi Vich No Rouble sorry - would prefer oil, or perhaps Chelski football team. 10:59 am, Wed 2 Mar

I expect Rocky is feeling much more subdued now he isn't living on the edge.....I couldn't resist sending your link to The Rolling Stone magazine. Want a T Shirt please. waynebeau (414 )  10:50 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks bud 10:59 am, Wed 2 Mar

Hi, I am needing exact measurements for this rock, I notice no-one else seems to have checked this out but could be a big problem if it doesn't fit into the landscaping properly! Thought it would make a very nice present for my sister down there. Do you think she would appreciate it? Thanks, from an ex-one eyed born and bred cantabrian (currently living in Auckland). Our thoughts are with you all down there. pinky224 (56 )  10:53 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks you loyal one eyed bugger :-) he is 2m high, 2 m wide and about 3.5m long....and he has a HUGE butt! 11:00 am, Wed 2 Mar

Any chance you or the winner could get the Top Gear team to take it back up the hill and race it against its brothers back down again? You could also auction who should stand in front of them as they roll down. The Topp Twins? Mothers-in-law? Ken Ring and his 20 March 2011 eathquake theory? And you could sell tickets. I'll be there, with beer and other ammunition. richardp2413 (88 )  10:59 am, Wed 2 Mar

no there is a thought - I love top Gear and they are most welcome to race rocky down to the bottom of the valley! 11:01 am, Wed 2 Mar

Nigel Latta said to tell kids that earthquakes are when the earth farts...clearly the rock was a little follow through.. constipation cannot be a problem! Seriously, I hope it doesn't take too long to sort your place out and we are all thinking of you in Chch flowerday (126 )  11:12 am, Wed 2 Mar

haha brilliant - folks are gonna love that one 4:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I wish I could buy Rocky but I live in Tauranga and transport may be difficult. I love that Southern Spirit - Good on you ! fings (232 )  11:28 am, Wed 2 Mar

thanks for your support 4:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

How much is postage to wellington please? gwr1 (632 )  11:37 am, Wed 2 Mar

ooohhhh - not much you know :-) 4:22 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I think you are incredible - and your auction ROCKS!! I've emailed Classic Hits a link this morning, asked them to check it out 'cos it was worth publicity - they've been mentioning it already!!! Good luck - I hope you raise HEAPS!!! mgriffin1 (43 )  11:43 am, Wed 2 Mar

thank you very much - like I say to others laughing beats crying any time of the day. And hell, its only a house 4:23 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Bloody hell - I know him he is on his OE from Stone Henge - last time I saw him he was on the ferry going to Picton - Backpackers they are always trashing everything! I bet he drank too much again - you should see his cousins in the UK they are all over each other!! Good luck eh we are all thinking of you - great to see a bit of humour given the circumstances....... junerobinson (68 )  11:51 am, Wed 2 Mar

one thing I learned was never take a Brit on in a drinking competition :-) 4:24 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi, I am interested in Rocky as an addition to my surroundings. He would be good company - silent. But I'm concerned his family may drop by unannounced, make a lot of noise and fill all available space. Have you spotted his siblings hanging around the neighbourhood? peter_jones (53 )  12:02 pm, Wed 2 Mar

come live near us - you will get to meet the whole family 4:24 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Can we play Rock, Paper, Scissors to win the auction?? tru (35 )  12:18 pm, Wed 2 Mar

only with cash :-) 4:25 pm, Wed 2 Mar

For schist sake, does this rock come with moss…………… ? candwanda (103 ) 12:19 pm, Wed 2 Mar

nope - he was a rolling stone so he gathered none sorry 4:25 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I myself am appalled at this, this Worldwide fan club Rocky is attracting. ATTRACTING I say. His behaviour NEEDS to be noted in all annuls of time of "How NOT to behave"...... Words truely do fail me. cktw (115 )  12:26 pm, Wed 2 Mar

well he is pretty happy...he reckons he is gonna pull some chick with nice boulders out of this this!! 4:26 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Maybe Rocky's trying to become the new Shag Rock!!! Looks like a possible replacement. Cheers! Thanks for the smile - shakily yours and sipping martini... pennquin (182 )  12:28 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Go that martini!!! Don't the called it Shagged Rock now? 4:27 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I don't know if I actually want to buy it, but from the photograph I think I could probably take its north face without too much trouble - any chance of an expedition 'in situ' instead of an actual purchase? I can bring all my own gear. mable (17 )  12:41 pm, Wed 2 Mar

please do - don't forget he has a tendency to snap though! 4:27 pm, Wed 2 Mar

If I buy Rocky will ownership of Rocky confer New Zealand citizenship ? Yours in Hope Muammar Gaddafi shaun102 (1433 )  12:51 pm, Wed 2 Mar

come on MG - we have discussed this before - you know how things work down here! And will you tell your secret service to stop using my back garden as a toilet. 4:28 pm, Wed 2 Mar

if only there was a "like" button for these comments =) rockearl (48 )  12:55 pm, Wed 2 Mar

if only there was some means of replacing my fingers :-) 4:29 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Out of the rocks come diamonds. Thanks thenewts (30 )  1:01 pm, Wed 2 Mar

you are welcome - and we are rough cut, conflict free ones to boot! 4:30 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Sorry, I forgot to ask: Do you allow pickups & will my wife be able to roll it into the back of our Hillman Hunter Safari Station Wagon ? candwanda (103 )  1:01 pm, Wed 2 Mar

man - I LOVE Hillman Hunters - we used to have one when I was growing up. And oh to own a safari - you lucky punter! 4:30 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Is there any truth to the rumour that Rocky had, in keeping with his rock star lifestyle, been partying and drinking heavily in Lyttleton prior to "tripping and falling awkwardly" on his way home? There are suggestions he got into a fight with several local stone buildings after trying to get his rocks off with their girlfriends. One took particular offence when Rocky claimed his girlfriend, an interlocking stone paver, would be an easy lay! Has Rocky been tested for communicable diseases? trademedave (1 )  1:09 pm, Wed 2 Mar

not that I am aware of - to the best of my knowledge he has given up the party seen since he was arrested for crack possession. 4:31 pm, Wed 2 Mar

As winter is arriving he is going to need some clothes. I have some Jockeys for Rockey ,stonewash Jeans, Rockport shoes and a Hard Rock tee shirt. firstbubs (121 )  1:15 pm, Wed 2 Mar

wicked...keep that sharp thinking coming 4:32 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Im 60 and single. Could do with a partner who just rolls in and doesn't cause too much trouble once he's arrived. Do you think 59,999,40 years is too big an age difference? Will you be best man? Could we do a deal with OK magazine for exclusive rights? kiwiboz (120 )  1:40 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I would be honoured to be best man, but to be honest Rocky Boy has his sights set on Pammy! 4:34 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Are you going to auction pebble's in the pram, She looks alot like like rocky. jul3 (122 )  1:44 pm, Wed 2 Mar

No - that was R when he was a baby! 4:34 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi, I'm Danny Boyle, director of the film '127 hours'. For the sequel (127 hours 2) I will require a bigger rock than than in the first film. Do you think this one would be suitable? pleccy (41 )  1:51 pm, Wed 2 Mar

well he has my wife's painting jammed under him at the moment so perhaps we could practice by cutting the frame off! 4:35 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Our office loves Rocky and your sense of yumour. Perhaps you could put up some signed Rocky photographs as a side auction for those a little less monied? Good luck with removing the surprise arrival too. Hope everything comes right for you and your family. padinski (118 )  1:56 pm, Wed 2 Mar

actually - that is a great idea. Will get on to it. Remember only buy OFFICIAL ROCKY MERCHANDISE TEAM! 4:36 pm, Wed 2 Mar

You sure are one very special dude, probably knackered by answering all these questions. A couple of ideas ... for what they are worth. 1. Get a couple of unemployed, but literate commedians to help answer these thousands of questions. This auction is just starting to "rock and rumble" and will surely continue to pick up momentum. 2. If Rocky is OK with the idea, have him installed at the ChCh Airport and let all departures pay a special tax, to him Good Luck Ollie anniemerle (21 )  2:12 pm, Wed 2 Mar