Questions and answers

Cheers Ollie. How do you know that I am not already an unemployed semi literate comedian? 4:37 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I represent the Flintstones, and give notice my client intends to seek an injunction against this sale on the grounds of breach of intellectual property rights. rjhosking (48 )  2:13 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Sue me Fred :-). Rocky is a runner and you know it! 4:38 pm, Wed 2 Mar

One thing to note about Rocky is that he doesn't stay down for long and he will always get back up, so you best spend your time with him wisely before he leaves as i didn't hear no bell. invisibleman (86 )  2:14 pm, Wed 2 Mar

you got it bud. R sends you a left jab for your troubles. 4:39 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Just a simple (Good on ya mate) :-) debbie9102 (325 )  2:15 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Thanks Debbie :-) 4:39 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I LOVE rocky I think Its great your being so awesome about it. Im In Christchurch too, My dad lost his home but hes still got a sense of humor, Nice to see other people are still having fun & giving us a good & well needed laugh Your truly awesome! & Is rocky messy? We need a tidy rock something able to be pushed around without crumbling ironsforink (19 )  2:29 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad, please pass him my regards. Rocky wants to come and help clean up - but you just know whats going to happen if he does don't you!!! 4:40 pm, Wed 2 Mar

HI, SORRY TO SOUND LIKE A KNOW ALL BUT YOU GOT ROCKYS SURNAME WRONG, ITS NOT BALBOA ITS ACTUALLY BALBOULDA. eagle2463 (11 )  2:38 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Nice! 4:41 pm, Wed 2 Mar

‘Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones’ should now be changed to ‘Those who live in rocks shouldn’t throw houses’ whos2 (180 )  2:39 pm, Wed 2 Mar

well he sure threw our house, we had a city view but we are now a bit lower down the valley! 4:41 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Additional for Rural Delivery? trackersnz (491 )  2:39 pm, Wed 2 Mar

spoke to Rural post - they said no probs :-) 4:42 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Are you sure you're not Indiana Jones...? ning-nang-nong (29 )  2:42 pm, Wed 2 Mar

hmmmmm - well I have got a younger wife...but not that much younger :-) 4:48 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Has anyone thought of how Rocky might be feeling? he's been ripped from his life! He may have been about to eat his rockfood sammy (I won't even pretend to imagine how complex his diet must've been to have built that kind of bulk). Has he eaten since the quake? I bet he was used to being completely outdoors and now he's trapped in a tiny space & treated like an indoor rock. He needs space! Get that whole roof off or he may suffocate. Someone pls help him! (our love to Rocky AND you BTW. ;-) mereand (165 )  2:45 pm, Wed 2 Mar

fair call - I have been approached by the SPCR and they are indeed concerned. I have also had some farmer wanting to breed from him. So his future looks more solid than mine - thats for sure :-) 4:50 pm, Wed 2 Mar

LOL ROFL priceless! Laugh in the face of adversity, this is what makes NZ sooo awesome!!! Have shared this on Facebook, hope it helps ;-D Lots of love from Welly xx Good luck guys! mcarroll (8 )  2:48 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Thanks you awesome Welly folks :-) We are all Kiwi's and your support rocks :-) 4:50 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi I have noticed Rocky has become very popular. Do you have security measures in place? I could would be very upsetting for you if he was stolen! Kind regards Concerned citizen simonthomas (2 )  2:54 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Is that the Mr Concerned Citizen from 20m away from my office? Please rest assured that R has his own security detail waiting above our house. 4:52 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Rock On !! mrshin (736 )  2:59 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks bud 4:52 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi Phil, thanks for finding our other bookend ,we lost one last time we moved. It was part of a matched set & one just did not look right sitting on the mantlepiece by it's self & the books get so messy, I mean just look at your place. Shame we have disposed of it's mate (broken up for our drive) as you could have trebled the money for a matched pair, more beers when up this way.. John rover85 (2 )  2:59 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Thanks mate - bookend!!!! Bloody big house then? 4:52 pm, Wed 2 Mar

you are fabulous.. im glad your sense of humour is intact in such a gloom time.. its good to see you are doing your part both for departure of rocky and also as a method of clearing from your home, making money that will be helpful to the christchurch public.. this is such a great idea.. i hope that rocky is happy where he finalises his journey.. clearly, he was not very happy last week... rozeuz (290 )  3:20 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks heaps :-). He has a lot of offers, from stud through to movies. Don't tell anyone but he has been offered a ROLL in a series called THREE AND A HALF ROCKS! 4:54 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi, Is he Mirco-Chipper & Fixed? Is he house trained? Do you have a collar for him etc. Cheers timaru2009 (65 )  3:32 pm, Wed 2 Mar

heavily chipped, house trained but needs BIG litter box and he does not need a collar :-) 4:55 pm, Wed 2 Mar

How about some "chips off the old block" to adopt? eri4 (252 )  3:41 pm, Wed 2 Mar

sure :-) 4:55 pm, Wed 2 Mar

What is your reason for selling? Are you upgrading or just ready for a change? goodsman1 (64 )  3:47 pm, Wed 2 Mar

well I guess I'm not really selling - its more of an agent and runaway rock star gig now. 4:56 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I forgot to ask, is Rocky high maintenance? I'd hate to have to take it out all the time. goodsman1 (64 )  3:49 pm, Wed 2 Mar

sure is sorry 4:56 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Kia ora. I'm the treasurer for the EMBFEG (Emancipate Meandering Boulders from Enslavement) and would like to inform you that selling a wild boulder into slavery will have result in myriad psychological problems for the afore-mentioned individual. As a society with much experience in similar situations we would advise that you should quietly approach the subject and say 'shoo' while swinging both arms, palms out, away from your body. Be patient, the subject just wants to be loved. cousinbox (71 )  4:27 pm, Wed 2 Mar

ah - I was wondering when you guys would pop up. Now listen here Rocky is FREE ROCK, the fact I am going to make a wedge of cash from exploiting him has nothing to do with his freedom or sense of abandonment OK! 4:59 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Have set Rocky up his own fan page on facebook!! Will add you as an admin if you like Phil. Hope this helps raise some more funds and spread the cheer. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Brows

e/Listing.aspx?id=357989041 or search "Rocky in Christchurch" <3 Kym. xxkymxx (58 )  4:45 pm, Wed 2 Mar

hi Kym - he already has an official FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Rocky/133667530034728 - link to this one if you like. 5:00 pm, Wed 2 Mar

pure brilliance vwbruv (163 )  4:50 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks mate :-) 5:02 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Can he be secured with Rocktite ??? :P - Classic auction by the way !!!!! maestr0 (212 )  4:52 pm, Wed 2 Mar

dunno - he can be secured for CASH though....or Pammy! 5:03 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I have to say it .... this auction is freakin awesome!! too cool that out of something so awful theres something so funny, much love etc to you guys and good luck with the rebuilding etc .... am in auks and think bout you cantabs all the time .....xx witchypoo92 (76 )  4:58 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Thanks Witchy :-) Auckland is a cool city - mostly full of cool people :-) 5:04 pm, Wed 2 Mar

hi how much for all your pink batts arch23a (107 )  5:00 pm, Wed 2 Mar

$20 billion is the rebuild cost for ChCh - I'd take a donation of your choice to the fund :-) 5:05 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi there I have actually met his great-great-grandparents Gibraltar and Stonehenge - very nice couple! I was very surprised to see Rocky behave like this as Gib and Stonehenge wouldn't dream of rolling around in such an unseemly manner! Teenagers! Seriously, well done on the auction and good luck with moving that beast! chutney (2023 )  5:05 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks chutney...glad someone appreciates his heritage 5:07 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Do you have Superman's phone number? might be handy when removal company needed. On second thoughts, maybe Rocky contains Kriptonite? In which case might need another super hero to help! willgeddes (11 )  5:07 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Rocky is a BIG fan of Spiderman 6:08 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Does your rock come with James Franco attached? lucinda (134 )  5:08 pm, Wed 2 Mar

You wish :-) 6:09 pm, Wed 2 Mar

What's photo 2? Is that where Rocky bounced on his way in? Or did he start there and get thrown up from there? apinchin (50 )  5:12 pm, Wed 2 Mar

bounced on his way in - he came from waaaay up in the hills 6:09 pm, Wed 2 Mar

After this you will certainly be a sought after comedian and story teller. Keep rockin on mate!! Cheers Ollie anniemerle (21 )  5:15 pm, Wed 2 Mar

beats the hell out of fixing computers :-) 6:10 pm, Wed 2 Mar

So does baby rock in the push chair come with the big one? I'd hate to seperate them. If I win lotto this weekend Rocky is gonna be all mine :-) Good luck! ddcatz (10 )  5:22 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks bud.....I hope u win lotto 6:11 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Are you sure he's not a HUGE fan of Bill Haley? That old song "Rock around the Clock" was a BIG number he loved to rock to and I think he got so shook up he couldn't wait for the clock to strike one and just rolled down to your place to jam with you! Thinking of you all, hope it doesn't take too long to get some sort of normality back into your lives. chat3 (77 )  5:23 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Will take years to get back to normal, but we have all of you guys backing us - human spirit always beats adversity 6:13 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Two serious questions.1) Is the rock ticking? (Current world terrorist threats...) 2) Did you actually see the rock roll into you garage or could it have come up thru the floor? 3) Does it glow at night? (Thinking maybe Alien XII:Return of the Flesh Eating Rocks) 4)Are there giant footprints in your garden? This would indicate an unknown and potentially disturbing origin) 5)Do your fingers need to relax? http://www.nimblefingers.com/b

_exer.htm (Sorry 5 serious questions) mark0657 (4 )  5:37 pm, Wed 2 Mar

1. No, 2. No but neigbour did, 3. dunno - they won't let me go home, 4. Well - kind of, 5. YES. :-) 6:14 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Wonder if he would like to roll up to our Hard Rock Cafe for a rockit salad followed by a rock cake? Thinking of all Catabs and wish them well. korucat (167 )  5:44 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks mate - yes Hard Rock is his FAV cafe! 6:15 pm, Wed 2 Mar

It's nice to see someone look on the bright side in a.. erm, awkward situation. I wish u all the best with this and hope Rocky finds a great new home! alliyah (3 )  5:49 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Thanks for that....oh and the awkward bit....we just lit cigarettes :-) 6:16 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hi Phil, How do you know that Rocky is male I think he is female as waman do unexpected things (like coming through your garage. The reason I go for the female theroy is that he was obvioulsy spawned from "Mother Earth" One of the best auctions I have ever seen - Joan jackt3 (12 )  5:52 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Thanx Joan. Trust me - he's a male.....big, lazy, uncommunicative, unannounced, all about him and he has got the remote....what more do I need to say! 6:17 pm, Wed 2 Mar

You say he was a rock star, can he play "You shook me all night long"? ryan_oceros (40 )  5:59 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Of course.....BUT I never said he was a rock star of the musical type 6:18 pm, Wed 2 Mar

hey thats my son!!! cliff richard jrbonner (30 )  6:04 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Rocky doesn't live here anymore..... 6:18 pm, Wed 2 Mar

good on ya buddy yr great nature and humor will come back at ya ten fold. good luck. jax16 (28 )  6:05 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Fanx Jax ;-) 6:19 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Is Rocky single, divorced, defacto, bi-curious of gay?? Its just that if he's on the dating scene I know a sheila, aka Ruby aka Rockette whom may be very interested in a possible relationship with this fine chap.... raki5 (17 )  6:19 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Single, Straight (although I have my suspicions about bi-curious)....he is a HUGE Pammy fan though :-) 6:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Was anyone at home when Rocky made his "uninvited" entrance? At least he has a reasonable aim for a bloke..... could've missed the garage and come in via a bedroom, lounge, or the kitchen hey! greenybev (29 )  6:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

For sure...Luckily there was no one home...else I probably would not be seeing the funny side of this...thanks for your support. 6:22 pm, Wed 2 Mar

i bet your getting sick of all the questions brady36 (38 )  6:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Nope - hard work...but this is therapy for me and it would seem many others :-) 6:24 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I wonder how Rocky feels with all of this questioning of his gender? They do say people who live in wooden houses shouldn't throw boulders. On that note, I wouldn't condone throwing Rocky. Unless you were thinking of making the house more open plan harrychampion (20 )  6:25 pm, Wed 2 Mar

its pretty open plan already Harry. I sure as hell know he is a bloke! 6:26 pm, Wed 2 Mar

What a shame it wasn't on video... you could have just put iton rewind, love to see that sucker head back up the hill!!!! good luck with the auction, what a brilliant idea - RISE UP CHRISTCURCH ! liz48 (135 )  6:28 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hell yes - I would love to see him head back up the hill as well!!! 6:31 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Does it come with cup holders? nippy1 (96 )  6:29 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Um - NO! 6:31 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Great to see you having a bit of fun! You guys ROCK - please know that lots of us in Auckland wish we could do some practical stuff to help you all out. Just a thought, you have Bear Grylls (that mad survival guy who eats bugs) in town .... wonder what his advice would be! Rocky goes international. Tears and prayers and hugs to you all. bgtm (40 )  6:38 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks for your support - reckon his advise would be "don't stand in front of that big boy" :-) 9:06 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Phil, didn't anyone teach you not to play catch with Obelisk? bugkiller08 (55 )  6:38 pm, Wed 2 Mar

obviously not :-) 9:08 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Is that new hole an old tree? dirtydiga (196 )  6:39 pm, Wed 2 Mar

yep - a fejoa :-) 9:07 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Phil - fellow rock collector!! but I think your Rocky has a Narcisstic Personality issue! Its all about him, so don't think he would mingle with my menial garden rocks very well! awesome some are bidding, glad you have a good sense of humour!! it helps eh. Rock on! jellicat (25 )  6:56 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks mate :-) 9:09 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Well done, keep up the good work. I think sense of humor may be returning to many people after seeing this. happymum3 (165 )  6:57 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks - it is sure helping me 9:09 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I recently saw a documentary on the life of Rocky. He came from a` broken family, his mother was a real crack head, totally broken up and went to peices. This made Rocky a transient. He really went downhill and forced his way into peoples lives. He had a real temper and would go on damage rampages. But in the right enviroment he could be very stable and supportive, someone to really lean on! - Keep life going in the positive direction! Thoughts to you ;-) oreocat (18 )  7:02 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Nice words - thanks 9:11 pm, Wed 2 Mar

There once was a boulder called Rocky, whose entrance was awfully shocky, he came through the wall, in the hallway did stall, now sits in the midst acting cocky. Let's keep those bids coming! riskfish (54 )  7:10 pm, Wed 2 Mar

wicked - please keep the poems coming :-) 9:12 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Please some one buy it and dump it on the front door of the beehive, trap them fudgers until they give you some $$$ all contractors refuse to remove it! quality11 (67 )  7:19 pm, Wed 2 Mar

its a big front door in the beehive...maybe we need a bigger rock! 9:12 pm, Wed 2 Mar

haha this is brilliant, good job! Love the description! antz_goose (100 )  7:25 pm, Wed 2 Mar

cheers antz 9:13 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Seeing as I currently live in Orlando, Florida, can I be assured that Rocky will pack his own bags and won't be carrying illegal substances on his arrival? Great to see such an awesome idea for a fundraiser! Kia Kaha Christchurch! otago_debs (7 )  7:29 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks debs....he was a crack head...but no more 9:14 pm, Wed 2 Mar

You must be so pleased it's a boy because a female would come with the additional costs of over-shoulder-boulder-holders to fork out for. silk8worm (161 )  7:38 pm, Wed 2 Mar

or very large slingshots 9:14 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Fantastic idea guys. Wish you all the best with the auction and raising some money! Wish there was more we could do from up here in Auckland, but know that our thoughts are with you. Onwards and upwards. Stay strong. fiona_kane (133 )  7:44 pm, Wed 2 Mar  

thanks guys...you are doing plenty by laughing with us 9:15 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Does Rocky know any tricks, other than sit and stay? I had a pet rock once, we took it swimming ..........but it drowned :-( sargentp (30 )  7:48 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Rocky hates water... 9:16 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Seeing the Divot left by Rocky, i would say he was not having a good day on the course, well done guys, keep well, be safe. zayde (111 )  7:49 pm, Wed 2 Mar

and whats more he didn't replace it...some etiquette huh :-) 9:17 pm, Wed 2 Mar

While Rocky is too big to import to Oz is the skylight for sale? I have a roof it would be just the right size for. allbehind (3 )  7:51 pm, Wed 2 Mar

its all for sale mate - u know Rocky has been offered a shot with the Warratahs? 9:18 pm, Wed 2 Mar

always wondered how many questions could be asked on one auction. reckon you could do pretty well with the beers after this auction as would love to buy you one or 10 myself. goodluck mate. hzzombie (28 )  7:54 pm, Wed 2 Mar

and a new set of prosthetic fingers too please 9:19 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Mr & Mrs Phil, I am blown away, you guys are a bloody big as inspiration, you are the sort of people that makes wading through the jungle of life so much fun. You make every Kiwi want to have a rock sitting in their front lounge, we all feel like we are missing out? OMG. you have made our day. Shane & Joanne from Nelson, would love to meet you guys, SO COOL :) crewman (134 )  7:55 pm, Wed 2 Mar

oh WOW what an awesome comment...thank you so much. Would love to meet you guys as well..Take care in stunning Nelson. 9:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

will you bubble wrap? spazratt (55 )  8:01 pm, Wed 2 Mar

I'll wrap in gold leaf if you take him away! 9:22 pm, Wed 2 Mar

can i bid but you keep the rock hothollyhock (131 )  8:06 pm, Wed 2 Mar

sure can 9:23 pm, Wed 2 Mar

this is bring a pet rock to a new level can you put him on a diet so you can slip in the post for the top bid . zoe134 (25 )  8:07 pm, Wed 2 Mar

trust me - you really dont want me to tell him u think he is fat!!! 9:23 pm, Wed 2 Mar

Hey Phil ... is that brushwood fencing in the background.. Throw that in with Rocky and us Aucklanders will bid madly as that is like gold... cannot buy it in Auckland and we could even leave you Rocky as a thank you.... Dee travelbug_nz (406 )  8:15 pm, Wed 2 Mar