Questions and answers

cheers and thanks for your support 9:50 am, Thu 3 Mar

hi there great action... Do you and the family need to get away? have room in Hawkes Bay to put you up. Good luck with the auctio. debz711 (217 )  11:04 pm, Wed 2 Mar

thanks debs, you are so kind. that is a beautiful part of the country you live it too :-) 9:51 am, Thu 3 Mar

Dear Phil, Im sure if you look on the dulux paint chart you'll see a colour that should blend in quite well for the wall surrounding rocky, given he dominates the room I think having him as a feature makes the garage look alot smaller, perhaps then you could put a painting on the opposite wall to draw the eye away. The most positive thing with your new addition is that it's locally made and of natural products. So it should breathe well, be warm in the winter, cool in the summer and durable! xo thewoodz (108 )  11:12 pm, Wed 2 Mar

finally....a professional opinion!! :-) 9:51 am, Thu 3 Mar

Hey Rocky you're so fine; you're so fine you blow my mind (or rather this auction does - you are amazing!) pip202 (67 )  11:21 pm, Wed 2 Mar

fanks pip :-) 9:52 am, Thu 3 Mar

Would this rock be suitable for a prop on stage one of my fabulous Drag Queen shows, and if so, how so? hingisfan (50 )  11:26 pm, Wed 2 Mar

how so? easy so? come pick him up. I must warn you that I don't think he will make a very good drag rock! 9:53 am, Thu 3 Mar

Its just a bump to the left And a stumble to the ri-i-ight Put your hands on your on your head And your elbows in ti-i-ght Thats the Earthquake thrust Driving us insa-a-a-ane Rocky's horror hokohoko (213 )  11:27 pm, Wed 2 Mar

nice....needs some music to go with it...any ideas I wonder? :-) 9:53 am, Thu 3 Mar

sticks and stones may break my bones! but this is ridiculous!? :) rookie011 (11 )  11:45 pm, Wed 2 Mar

well I never called him any names if thats what you mean....well maybe a small one :-) 9:54 am, Thu 3 Mar

Well to me Rocky looks like a bit of a stoner. maximusnz (36 )  11:47 pm, Wed 2 Mar

he is straight man!!!!! 9:54 am, Thu 3 Mar

Read the whole lot (2 hrs) b4 writing, in case I could save your witty fingers...51 unanswered questions for tomorrow, plus mine! Agreed, better than your day-job! Now I know someone did ask but to add my few grains of silt : Marital Status: Shingle, in a relationslip, de-liquifacto, happily quarried, or deforced? After the fame as a rock star, do you think he'll be stoney broke or rolling in it? Can't afford 2 bid but might help some1 else choose to invest! Good karma + aroha from Raglan ericandlizzy (26 )  12:27 am, Thu 3 Mar

WOW!! well done. I now have very short, blunt little digits as a result. Thanks Raglan...love your town :-) 9:55 am, Thu 3 Mar

this is the most postive auction i have ever bid on smile when it rains and never give up love from ellerslie auckland. YOU ROCK gem69 (343 )  12:54 am, Thu 3 Mar

thanks guys...we are smiling like hell down here...keeping the cheek bones high stops the tears. Thank you so much for your support. 9:56 am, Thu 3 Mar

I think you should settle on the price of 1151. 914615 (6 )  2:00 am, Thu 3 Mar

I agree...but we really need about $20 billion! 9:57 am, Thu 3 Mar

Would Rocky make a good Pet rock fishnchips1 (98 )  3:09 am, Thu 3 Mar

hell YES!!! 10:08 am, Thu 3 Mar

Look, I'm in the market for such a rock, but I'm concerned about how house-trained your one is. Clearly it's been digging holes in your back yard. Has it had recent obediance training, or does it just have a mind of its own? georges21 (55 )  6:00 am, Thu 3 Mar

very house trained....but requires a BIG litter box 10:12 am, Thu 3 Mar

Rock a bye baby on the cliff top, When the land quakes the cradle will rock, When the land breaks the cradle will fall, And down will come baby, cradle and all. Ok – so Rocky is not a baby anymore but the sentiment remains! Thanks for bringing a smile and a giggle to us all! cupatea (226 )  6:59 am, Thu 3 Mar

don't you mean "the sediment remains" :-) 10:13 am, Thu 3 Mar

you are truely awsome i fell over this auction which is out of my league im affraid. but spent most of the morning being entertained I hope your rock gets the amount he truely deservesa sense of humor like urs is priceless you are very blessed in that. keep ur spirits up we are all feeling this tradgedy with u big hugs from taupo. liz40 (164 )  7:20 am, Thu 3 Mar

thanks very much for your support, it means a lot to folks down here. Say hi to Kinloch and Omori for us :-) 10:14 am, Thu 3 Mar

What would it cost to courior it to Wellington please? We nearly had a little bro for Rocky on Tuesday night. Such an exciting auction thank you. pinsandneedles (608 )  7:31 am, Thu 3 Mar

yeah I heard about that your shake. please you wonderful Wellywood people make sure you HAVE A PLAN...water, food, transport etc. And remember its not the magnitude, its the depth that does the damage 10:17 am, Thu 3 Mar

Hey, I heard you on the edge, I live in Dunedin and can take an 11 year old dog temporarily of permentantly if need be. Just let me know. spyro19 (60 )  7:49 am, Thu 3 Mar

WOW - thanks you so much. I really appreciate the offer but she is an 11 year old black Lab that is very precious so we would like to keep her close. 10:21 am, Thu 3 Mar

haha!!! GENIOUS! luv it! go Rocky! fazeem (83 )  8:34 am, Thu 3 Mar

yes GO ROCKY, bloody well GO!! :-) 10:21 am, Thu 3 Mar

It's people like you with your good humour and positivity that will make this city a better one! I live in Rangiora and am so proud of the way the people of Christchurch and surrounding districts have pulled together! Thanks for putting a smile on the faces of many :-) sophie144 (57 )  8:36 am, Thu 3 Mar

you are most welcome sophie, tell you what...you keep smiling and I will keep typing (albeit with considerably shorter fingers) :-) 10:23 am, Thu 3 Mar

So your house was rocked during the quake and now I guess in picture 3 you feel like your between a rock and a hard place? dex (1 )  8:54 am, Thu 3 Mar

you could say that my whole world was rocked as well :-) 10:23 am, Thu 3 Mar

Hi Phil, My daughter heard you speak on The Edge. Heard you are needing to relocate as Rocky made such a mess and the house could also be on the move. We have an old very friendly tolerant labrador who would be happy to have a flatmate. We don't bite either and have room for a few people as well, even Rocky. We live on a farm near Rolleston. We have fences to keep in pets and it is very flat so Rocky wouldn't roll too far. If you are interested we can exchange contacts. Cheers Carolyn. carolsmo (41 )  9:05 am, Thu 3 Mar

WOW thanks Carolyn. We are looking at a rental in Cass Bay but they won't take a dog (fair enough I guess). Our dog Abby is an 11 year old black lab who is scared of butterflies :-). Will let you know if we can't re home her - thanks heaps :-) 10:25 am, Thu 3 Mar

How many "stone" does he weigh? alphonse1 (240 )  9:12 am, Thu 3 Mar

3,936.8!!!! :-) 10:26 am, Thu 3 Mar

Could this by any chance be Rock Hudson? Just wanted to check before I took him home with me, as well, you know, he was a bit that way... prontos (104 )  9:18 am, Thu 3 Mar

no, but Elvis has bee spotted hanging around the back of the house wanting his blue suede shoes back 10:28 am, Thu 3 Mar

Have made a bid for "rocky", however, now wonder if it will fit in with our current decor. What colour outfits are included? crouth (105 )  9:19 am, Thu 3 Mar

slate, grey, dark grey, light grey and a slightly rustic moss :-) 10:28 am, Thu 3 Mar

Hi Phil, in response to your answer - we are all good! It's guys like you that make us so proud - always thinking of others! Hope you get to kick (or roll) that inconsiderate house guest out soon! emmaj26 (304 ) 9:27 am, Thu 3 Mar

glad to hear you are ok emma, take care and who knows what will happen to him. I reckon a spot in town with a plaque maybe. He would be a very cheap sculpture, would last for ever and would remind us of tougher times when we are old and grey :-) 10:30 am, Thu 3 Mar

Nice work! Why don't you keep Rocky and start your own stonehenge! He's already an icon ;-) Good on you buddy, awesome to see you're looking on the bright side. All of Auckland behind you, and I even bought some read clothes for the 2 min silence on Tuesday, stay strong!! nizchic (49 )  9:47 am, Thu 3 Mar

We LOVE you guys up there...you have been so supportive. Have some plans to ask the council to put Rocky somewhere when we build our new city!! 10:32 am, Thu 3 Mar

Wow Phil Johnson do you feel a book coming on? .. Just a little usless information but pets usually choose their owners (mainly cats but hey rocks now too)so should you be resisting Rocky's choice in singling you out specially .. You could always include Rocky in your re-build :-) Y yvonnne (49 )  9:47 am, Thu 3 Mar

Be a very short book :-). See my previous re an idea or two for R's future. Thanks for your support :-) 10:33 am, Thu 3 Mar

Fred Flintstone called.......his front wheels missing!! salty69 (145 )  9:55 am, Thu 3 Mar

OMG he DOES exist!!!!!! 10:33 am, Thu 3 Mar

I think I saw him on the news plugging a visit to Christchurch by Metallica- is he into heavy metal? kenzie21 (18 )  10:03 am, Thu 3 Mar

nope - he is a big rolling stones fan though. do you reckon Mick and Keith would come and play? Is they stop bitching at each other that is :-) 10:34 am, Thu 3 Mar

Wish I could afford this auction. Fantastic job and briliant sense of humour. Hope it raises a fortune to help you all out. michellg (324 )  10:09 am, Thu 3 Mar

thanks M :-). You don't have to afford - just participate and enjoy. I intend to get one of them big corporates to pony up some serious dosh if I can 10:35 am, Thu 3 Mar

Hey - someone touched on it already. He is clearly a trespasser. Give him warnings to leave and if he doesn't, call the cops. They will take him away for ya... 1gecko (328 )  10:16 am, Thu 3 Mar

tried that - he "stonewalled" the cops! 10:36 am, Thu 3 Mar

do you think my husband could get his brain back sometime soon... aliciab (39 )  10:21 am, Thu 3 Mar

hahahaha :-) Assume your husband does not surf trade me auctions? Good one - keep em coming. 10:37 am, Thu 3 Mar

Although adoption by the Prime Minister was one of the boulder suggestions, it's the obvious answer in view of the mountain level of homeless rocks! geebee245 (54 )  10:23 am, Thu 3 Mar

NICE. Adopt a rock, preferably mine!! 10:38 am, Thu 3 Mar

Bought the lotto ticket, when I win want 1st option on "Big Rock Candy Mountain" at the back & the house. Rocky & I will open a B&B "Smash Palace" at bedrock prices for other lost stoned drop-ins. alphonse1 (240 )  10:25 am, Thu 3 Mar

just remember that R is on the wagon now - so please don't tempt him off 10:39 am, Thu 3 Mar

The confusion over whether Rocky's male or female could be cos he landed on his bits and is now a 'eunock' rock! An autobiography next maybe! Great site. Heartfelt wishes to all. eve99 (16 )  10:27 am, Thu 3 Mar

thanks Eve :-) 10:39 am, Thu 3 Mar

The things Lady Gaga does to make an entrance. firstbubs (121 )  10:39 am, Thu 3 Mar

yeah - and its a real Bad Romance I tell you! 10:40 am, Thu 3 Mar

I really think you will find him a little hard to move on trade me . Im sure any psychologist will tell you he has a serious personality disorder , totally devoid of any empathy for others . Where ever he goes his main mission is to wreck havoc and hurt people . Im glad you stopped him in his tracks ! (and didnt get hurt in the process!!!) Good luck with the auction , blessings! karen9001 (57 )  11:03 am, Thu 3 Mar

my 5 year old son loves Star Wars and he reckons I should have used the "force" to stop him :-) 11:08 am, Thu 3 Mar

Does rocky have his own facebook page, I think you should make one for him. Imagine how popular he will be then. bronnie17 (46 )  11:24 am, Thu 3 Mar

He sure does.... http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Rocky/133667530034728 11:43 am, Thu 3 Mar

Do you have a Buy now? And can I pick up? PS. I'm sure he'll fit in the back of the Holden...with seats folded down of course. tgavaas (5 )  11:33 am, Thu 3 Mar

Buy now....I'll take $5,000,000,000 for him :-) 11:43 am, Thu 3 Mar

I hope all the proceeds will go to the red cross? Otherwise I fail to see the funny side of this idiocy. mankini (0 )  11:33 am, Thu 3 Mar

100% will go to the official EQ relief fund. This has been stated and this is what WILL happen. And I must admit that I and possibly 140,000 others fail to understand why we are all idiots!! But then again...there is always one eh :-). Anyway, I trust you are well and not personally affected by the EQ. 11:41 am, Thu 3 Mar

I hope all you people bidding high amounts for this are planning to donate those bids to the relief fund should you lose! bugpowderdust (36 )  11:34 am, Thu 3 Mar

me too :-) 11:42 am, Thu 3 Mar

I hope you are with AMI "they insure NZness!!!" also maybe Rocky should be assessed by the Mental health services showing strong narcisitic personality with poor regard for others property and safety, history of being stoned, may have caused personality cracks, danger to self and others, bound to be sectionable and therefore taken away by the me in white coats!! jackiek (68 )  11:36 am, Thu 3 Mar

Not AMI...but another fabulous, fantastic insurer who will help me rebuild :-) 2:36 pm, Thu 3 Mar

This rock looks very familiar to me, are you sure he didn't have a bit part on the movie Armageddon alongside Bruce Willis. Come to think of it, have you checked to see if Bruce is not camped out around Rocky somewhere? reade3 (158 )  11:40 am, Thu 3 Mar  

well so far I have seen Elvis, Rock Hudson and some dictator from Libya that wants his rock back! 2:36 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Hi We are so sorry to see the mess that Rocky has made. Hopefully he will be better behaved in his new home. We think it is great what you are doing. This is the first time since the 22nd we have laughed out loud. Thank you. Stay safe! malonefamily (92 )  11:42 am, Thu 3 Mar

thanks malonefamily...to be honest I will be glad when this is over...it has gone global and I am having trouble staying under cover :-) 2:37 pm, Thu 3 Mar

LOL! even has its own fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Rocky-the-Christchurch-Rock/16

8715763178355 a-sus (2 )  11:43 am, Thu 3 Mar

thats not the official one...but who cares :-) 2:38 pm, Thu 3 Mar

your famous! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new

s/article-1362269/Quake-rock-d

ropped-roof-sale-youll-pick-yo

urself.html coolpinkgurl (79 )  11:47 am, Thu 3 Mar

WOW....now for that movie deal :-) 2:38 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Hey Phil;Is this rock all seasons or just come for the SUMNER; All the stories are HILARIOUS,ROCKY would of been HOTSTUFF once; Surely a female ROCK would have FALLEN for him;Might be where he got a HARD on? Now he looks a bit SHIFTIE; Whats your favourite chocolate ROLLO.!!?? Good luck Hog Da Rodder. redonred (12 )  11:51 am, Thu 3 Mar

thanks dude :-) 2:39 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Sitting around in the bedroom all day? Tell him to harden up! captainround (7 )  11:56 am, Thu 3 Mar

you first!!! 2:39 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Hi Phil, Can you tell me if Rocky is fully grown? The space I have in mind is perfect but would not want him to grow any larger - into perhaps a volcanoe......Good luck with the auction and take care down there. Free beers in Auckland when you make it up here. mkw1 (278 )  12:00 pm, Thu 3 Mar

he sure is...thanks you Auckland wonder people :-) 2:39 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Could inspire a new hit song "I cant get no 'liquifaction'... by The Rolling Stones...might be a humungus hit, bigger than Rocky :) cameo23 (415 )  12:11 pm, Thu 3 Mar

can anything be bigger than Rocky? Maybe Texas eh! 2:40 pm, Thu 3 Mar

I have laughed with you and I have cried. The most emotional thing I have ever read. What you are doing is inspired and inspiring. God bless you and all down there. Our hearts are with you. brakeman (262 )  12:13 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks brakeman, I appreciate your support and so does everyone down here. 2:40 pm, Thu 3 Mar

A great auction idea - congrats. But don't take it for granite. Your auction seems to be getting a roll on! rjphoto (86 )  12:14 pm, Thu 3 Mar

NO NO NO...another pun :-)...thanks bud 2:41 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Maybe the Bidders could be invited to pay what they bid whether or not they win the auction? Love and Luck from Ohura tuppence19 (287 )  12:14 pm, Thu 3 Mar

good idea....HEAR THAT YOU LOT! 2:41 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Thanks for making me smile, awsome auction and i wish you all the best of luck with it....... 4k1rst (26 )  12:15 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks bud :-) 2:42 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Hi, You are certainly inventive down there. We are ALL thinking of you all and wish we could do something to ease the situation. Hope also that Rocky finds a good home. BUT if EVERYONE who has viewed this page as of now and laughed at the humour donated $10 to the fund that would make a humungous $1,512,040. . . . . . easy as. GOOD LUCK jillyos (5 )  12:18 pm, Thu 3 Mar

we are thinking of personal autographs for $10...you reckon people would do that? Tee shirts too hard I think. 2:43 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Hi Phil. Scripture tells us, "let s/he who is without sin cast the cast stone". Whomever cast this stone in your general direction must 1) be sure of their own saintly demeanor as well as a presumed lack of it on your part and 2) be of significantly Chas Atlas proportions to be able to do so. Yours must clearly be a case of mistaken identity undeserving of your generosity and ability to give us all a big laugh. God bless you and your family. Thanks. walone (73 )  12:20 pm, Thu 3 Mar

well he did pick the right area of the house, and we were not home so maybe there was some divine intervention in that eh? 2:43 pm, Thu 3 Mar

This is awesome! I've got great respect for you guys. Keep up the spirit! Warm regards from Nelson :) estbau (137 )  12:23 pm, Thu 3 Mar

thanks you fabulous Nelsonians :-) 2:44 pm, Thu 3 Mar

How much to roll rocky to the Waikato? Or is mother nature planning to ship that way? 0dandans (18 )  12:31 pm, Thu 3 Mar

give it 60 million years he will be rolling down the main st of the MIGHTY 'TRON 2:45 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Love is in the air for Rocky I can hear him humming "She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes!" Good luck to both of you. kay108 (32 )  12:32 pm, Thu 3 Mar

THANKS kay 2:45 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Hi although I am not an actual relationship expert it appears to me that the foundation of Rocky's relationship with the land has suffered some major upheaval. It is apparant from the photos that he has left the land 'deeply depressed'. Although Rocky is remaining strong and silent on the relationship, there can be no mending of the holes and gaps he has left behind until he either is made to move or goes on his own volition. I wish all the best for those affected by Rocky and his friends... reaver_2 (28 )  12:34 pm, Thu 3 Mar

he left me a tad depressed as well....and then you lot came along :-) 2:46 pm, Thu 3 Mar

He looks to be a bit of a Rockabilly Rebel. Do you think he will be safe to have around in the future for whoever buys him? mcceltic (73 )  12:48 pm, Thu 3 Mar

safe as houses, safe as houses :-) 2:46 pm, Thu 3 Mar

Phil, Does Rocky answer you when you talk to it? If not, then it may be a teenage male rock with rockets on it's mind or it could be a female rock in the middle of an unstable relationship. However, if Rocky did answer you, then it may be post-traumatic stress disorder and you may need help! mark0657 (4 )  12:52 pm, Thu 3 Mar