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Can you please advise on ability to break-down for shipping and subsequent re-assembly. Not sure I need all of it but perhaps a trillion pebbles and I can on-sell the balance (for a dollar a 'throw'). Does it run on batteries or is it self-propelling (gravity)? clax (60 )  1:58 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Dear reader, happy for you to break down on site, but please mind the furniture. Rocky is self propelled, likes to rock and roll and is looking for a new roll! 2:12 pm, Mon 28 Feb

I assume the house comes with Rocky? It's just that it is such a nice display stand, so it would be a shame to separate the two! scott2ride (66 )  1:59 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Happy to consider the house as part of the package, it is currently hillside but if you wait long enough mother nature may bring it further down the valley. 2:13 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Does it come with an instruction manual? Well done Phil - Your guys are doing a fantastic job helping everyone. You should be very proud of your team. kaysees (173 )  2:10 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Since when do you need an instruction manual for a male rock? He has simple needs, such as a weekly "roll in the hay", a moss trim once a month and an annual visit to the rocktor :-) Thanks for your support K - yes indeed they are a wicked team :-) 2:16 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Seller Comment: Oh and BTW: his favourite radio station is of course.........wait for it...........wait for it...........THE ROCK!!! 2:17 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Does his drug habit cause any problems? Though I guess being permanently stoned may keep him calm! scott2ride (66 )  2:40 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Drug habit? What drug habit? This is one very straight rock buddy! 3:15 pm, Mon 28 Feb

The photography is brilliant and use of light amazing do you have formal training? Also does Rocky have siblings ?I need a matching pair. markwgw (4 )  3:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Thanks for that feedback, as a matter of fact Rocky does have a couple of brothers that are waiting up the back of our place. Must credit the photo to my neighbour who is a damn good man that is as handy with a camera as he is with a bottle of gin. 3:55 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hi Phil, the rock looks awfully shiny are you sure it has not been pre-owned? kincare (64 )  3:23 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Nope - just the one owner for the last 65 million(ish) years. 3:56 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Would love to buy rocky but unfortunately we just don't have the room for him. Great auction. blacktooth1 (57 )  3:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Thanks for looking - spread the word if you can :-) 3:57 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Not to be a killjoy, or anything, but, wouldn't it have been better to have built on top of Rocky, rather than under him? Seriously, though, good luck with the auction, you deserve some light relief in your lives. pge (104 )  4:05 pm, Mon 28 Feb

haha thanks for your support :-) 4:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hilarious, you rock! msmary (69 )  4:20 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Rocky says thanks, he thinks he is pretty cool as well. 4:26 pm, Mon 28 Feb

What sort of council permits do you need to have?? I'm sure there must be some :-) milo134 (25 )  4:20 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Yep - you need a 4017 form filled out in triplicate. This is called an "Application for homing a large rock". This form must then be taken to at least 6 council offices to be approved by 6 different departments and then into ECAN for environmental approval. Once complete you must apply to the SPCR (society for protection of rocks) for a housing permit. For a small fee I can help you with this :0( 4:29 pm, Mon 28 Feb

My 3yo little princess has nearly worn out her pet rock. Could you please advise an estimated shipping cost to Auckland. Cheers, and good luck with the auction. techguy2 (232 )  4:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb

May I be so bold as to ask what she has been doing with it? Cost to Auckland.....hmmmm what do you prefer - airfreight or normal parcel post? 4:31 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hi Phil, I assume that Rocky has been House Trained?? Good Luck with your Auction, an excellent idea! r.a.proctor (1508 )  4:42 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Yep, fully house trained. Although due to his size things can get a little testy if he is in a hurry! 4:45 pm, Mon 28 Feb

OMG his pink batts are showing LOL over.rated (126 )  4:54 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Brilliant :-) 5:24 pm, Mon 28 Feb

This is a serious question . . . what was Rocky's previous job, before he became a Landscape Feature? athena2 (390 )  4:56 pm, Mon 28 Feb

He was a top rock star of course :-) 5:26 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hi, Great to see you did not loose your sense of humor in the quake! best of luck with this auction and a huge hug from all of us here up in Auckland feeling totally useless unable to physically help. XXXXXX quickenden1 (5664 )  4:59 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Thanks buddy. Appreciate the support - moral, financial, spiritual or whatever you can give. We are a tough bunch down here, especially Rocky! 5:28 pm, Mon 28 Feb

That'll buff out i reckon wickywa (45 )  5:03 pm, Mon 28 Feb

yeah - me too. not sure what floor polish to use though. 5:29 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hi Phil, I live in Australia. Most of the rocks here are very old so a strong, young, volcanic boulder like him would do really well here. I'm mean he's no Uluru but with some training and plenty of bbqs and beers he could soon be a giant among rocks. Maybe even play for the Tahs. Any chance you could give him a push down toward Lyttelton Harbour cos me and Trev could bring the tinny over and pick him up from there. cheers gw grunta108 (new )  5:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Jeeze GW, he's good mate but I am not sure about the Tahs just yet. I'm just trying to enROLL him into Sumner Seniors for this season. Plus, haven't you already got a Rocky playing for the Tahs? 5:33 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Gidday Phil, I was scratching my head trying to think of something funny to post on your auction but theres nothing funny about losing your home. In saying that good on ya for doing this and putting some perspective back into our lives... Love to catch up with you and shout you a beer or two, yes you heard right, my shout!! Cheers John gebs (350 )  5:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Thanks big fella. Sorry about the ECAN comment :-) And yep I'll take you up on that beer (or 5) :-) 5:35 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Brilliant auction.I wish you all the best. I bet that big boy gatherers no moss * hums the theme tune from Rocky * smoocher (1253 )  5:27 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Actually, I do have a photo of him getting Stallone's autograph! Sly was bowled over :-) 5:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb

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. t.gypsy (17 )  5:35 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Trust me, when you stand 2m tall, 2m wide and 3.5m long you don't need an invitation. 5:37 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Well done what a hilarious auction!!! I am now a huge fan of Rocky! Good luck with the fundraising :) tja12 (31 )  5:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Cheers :-) 5:38 pm, Mon 28 Feb

I'm pretty good for rocks at the moment but you don't happen to have a liquifaction water-feature for sale do you? I could do with silty whirlpool at my front gate to keep the undesirables out. battgirl (256 ) 5:43 pm, Mon 28 Feb

I wish, I wish I wish I had one of those as well 8:59 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Way to blame the the Earthquake Phil...Awesome....Wish i'd thought of that when MY missus threw stones at me inside...mind you my missus is more accurate than yours by the looks..... romajeto (23 )  5:43 pm, Mon 28 Feb

haha :-) 9:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb

OMG this is a long lost relative of my friend Shale, he says to tell everyone..He ain't HEAVY, he is my brother....Awesome auction! :) fragglerock73 (118 )  5:53 pm, Mon 28 Feb

went to see the Hollies with Rocky when they were last in chch, his fav song outside eye of the tiger 9:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Great auction Phil. Awesome to see that even when a kiwi is stuck between a 'rock and a hard place' there can still be a silver lining. Hope you and family are okay mate. All the best for the auction :-) mckinleydavid (38 )  6:13 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Thanks mate. Appreciate your support. 9:03 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Absolutely priceless! Any chance that whoever wins the auction might start up a fan club for The Incredible Rocky. For a small fee we could all join and maybe get an email certificate as proof of membership. It would be affordable for everyone and you could raise thouands more after the initial auction. GOOD LUCK GUYS! YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!XXXXXXXXXXX dollmakernz (207 )  6:20 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Now thats a damn good idea. 9:04 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Brilliant!! All the best with the auction flossy36 (531 )  6:27 pm, Mon 28 Feb

fanks 9:22 pm, Mon 28 Feb

How much will the courier cost be? peter148 (194 )  6:31 pm, Mon 28 Feb

well I reckon 25 ton x the going rate = OMG calculator has run out of zeros! 9:06 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Top Rock Star you say was that with the Hillside Band??? funkykiwi (426 )  6:47 pm, Mon 28 Feb

how did u guess that? u seen him in action? 9:23 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Was he originally the Star in Rocky Horror Picture Show? If so can I get his autograph before he is shipped out again? Best of luck with the auction and in getting a new home, thoughts and prayers with you all. odin5 (112 )  6:48 pm, Mon 28 Feb

funny you should say that.....he does like amateur dramatics 9:07 pm, Mon 28 Feb

please can you provide some measurements? need to make sure it wont be too much of a focal point in our lounge room puggy13 (36 )  7:04 pm, Mon 28 Feb

hmmm - 2.5m high, 2m wide and 3.5m long - in other words humungous! 9:08 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Rocky rocks and so do you. Best of luck with your auction. l.e (174 )  7:40 pm, Mon 28 Feb

thanks heaps 9:29 pm, Mon 28 Feb

great auction but i must query the "new" labelling. . .i'm sure that rock is thousands of years old. . .and as for previous owners. . .a dinosaur could have used it as an ottoman. . .laughing in the face of adversity- good on you, good luck! nik-nak (104 )  7:45 pm, Mon 28 Feb

fair call - he is about 60 million years old - but he is still new to me 9:10 pm, Mon 28 Feb

YO ADRIEN!!! IM HOME WHAS FOR DINNER!! rocky728 (1 )  7:50 pm, Mon 28 Feb

its the eye of the tiger, its the cream of the fight.... 8:27 am, Tue 1 Mar

lol i haven't stopped giggling for a long while, you have got such an awesome sense of humor in such a time for you a your family, Rocky is now famous in England, Canada and New York state. If you ever in Timaru think a few beers would be on the agenda, Keep strong. welderman (308 )  8:04 pm, Mon 28 Feb

thanks buddy...appreciate the support and the beer :-) 9:20 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Was he training for his next movie and slipped? crustykev (6 )  8:05 pm, Mon 28 Feb

you got it 9:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hey, what is Rocky's surname, because if he is who I think he is, he's a chip of the old block! rudyve (26 )  8:09 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Balboa of course :-) 9:40 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Can you please post some more photos of Rocky from all sides? It wouldn't be too much trouble to turn him over would it? tallglass (10 )  8:30 pm, Mon 28 Feb

would love to - but for the police cordon :-) 9:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb

told you not to throw rocks at the neighbors.......... moneyman6 (78 )  8:37 pm, Mon 28 Feb

bloody hell - wish I could mate 9:41 pm, Mon 28 Feb

fantastict i have been looking for a rocky for years to mate with my rockett any possibility of just having a loan of him for a while that is of course if he dosent fetch a rockspectable price. We have a loving home at" bed rock" he will be well feed I asume he likes rock cakes ?of course. We have a lovely rock garden he can play in with rockett and it goes with out saying he will have a place of his own for schist etc.looking forward to hearing from you grey wacky imaweka (8 )  8:48 pm, Mon 28 Feb

No probs - there is a "stud rock" fee though. he needs a bit more than a rock garden though - he is a big boy 9:26 pm, Mon 28 Feb

was this your house? hope all okay! entertradement1 (21 )  8:55 pm, Mon 28 Feb

yep - it WAS my house! 9:28 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Is Rocky house trained? Cheers hqholdengirl (90 )  9:08 pm, Mon 28 Feb

sure is - requires a VERY big dirt box though 9:34 pm, Mon 28 Feb

I am currently building a glacier as part of my backyard tribute to Antarctica, how much of a face lift would rocky need to look like ice? eaudelune (9 )  9:28 pm, Mon 28 Feb

quite a bit. would take a whole lot of white paint you know 9:33 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Hey Phil, love your work but am not sure I could handle rocky in person, he is extremely photogenic tho - would you consider putting another auction up with a buy now of $50 for the digital image photo ? I could put him on my wall eegam (68 )  9:46 pm, Mon 28 Feb

yep - although you do get your photo taken with him if you win - and he is charming in person 9:47 pm, Mon 28 Feb

This is so much better than the washing machine sale from a while ago. Well done for bringing a smile to our faces at such a sad time. I owe you a beer too! elegance20d (41 )  9:48 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Fanks :-) 8:24 am, Tue 1 Mar

adriannnnnnnnnnnnnnn nylon (682 )  10:06 pm, Mon 28 Feb

don't poooosh me :-) 8:24 am, Tue 1 Mar

Is the rock well behaved or a 'gate crasher' ? dpan (88 )  10:17 pm, Mon 28 Feb

he has impeccable manners - just a wee bit stubborn when asked to move 8:26 am, Tue 1 Mar

This is gorgeous lol all the best with your home hope you get 1m for Rocky goodluck gizago2 (171 )  10:18 pm, Mon 28 Feb

so do I - thanks for your support 8:27 am, Tue 1 Mar

Thank god you have found my pet rock!!! I have been looking for her everywhere and by the way her name is Wanda. I am really sorry about this as she does tend to get a little excited when the ground shakes and as you can see likes to roll around to peoples houses!! She is very affectionate and loves people. Normally scratches at the door for attention but obviously this time she got a little carried away. I do apologise for the mess and she sure is hell is in trouble when she gets home!! gonzo13 (4 )  10:26 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Noooooooooo - its not Wanda - Rocky has man rock bits!!!! 8:29 am, Tue 1 Mar

Is Rocky prepared to commit to a "stable" relationship or is he the sort that takes off when things get shakey? cmw1 (183 )  10:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb

he was very unstable a week ago, but thanks to trauma support and a few martinis (shaken not stirred) he is bearing up. 8:32 am, Tue 1 Mar

Hi Phil, have you trained him? To sit? Roll over? Oh and have you got a leash so I can take him for walks or do I need to buy one myself? Haha you are great and so is your cult pet rock! jonomuso (99 )  10:49 pm, Mon 28 Feb

I could handle the sit bit - will leave the roll over command to you :-) 8:33 am, Tue 1 Mar

Is Rocky related to Rocky Ponting? I don't think it's a coincidence that they're both pretty good bowlers... sck19 (9 )  11:31 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Well some bloke wanted him for the Warratahs so I think maybe rocky Elsom. 8:33 am, Tue 1 Mar

Love it!!! ...Does it come in RED & BLACK? ... (Good on ya! Keep up the good work... All the best & stay safe) vixelpix (2 )  11:32 pm, Mon 28 Feb

HELL YES!!!!!! 8:34 am, Tue 1 Mar

We have a 'natural water' feature that mades it's own entrance too recently and I wonder if she has been influenced by Rocky on making such an unannounced arrival? I think Rocky would look perfect sitting below the our water feature surrounded by some liquidfaction! It could be a memorial to Christchurch! On a more serious note I think you need to have a wee 'chat' to Rocky about his behaviour and his affect on others! (Awesome Auction ;) ) needmoretime (199 )  11:43 pm, Mon 28 Feb

Thanks and I hope you guys are all okay. 8:34 am, Tue 1 Mar

Hey- do you think you should make this 'to approved home only'? there are people out there who would not know how to look after a magnificent rock like this- he might end up at the RSPCR- abandoned. Good on ya mate f4turtles (285 )  11:47 pm, Mon 28 Feb

yeah - I am starting to get concerned about some of the "candidates" appearing here. However, the Rockster is a pretty good judge of character - after all he picked us! 8:36 am, Tue 1 Mar

I am a single woman and would like to know if Rocky is interested in a serious relationship. He has some traits of my ex, e.g no personality, stoned all the time, sits on his arse and does nothing and I guarantee the tv remote is under him somewhere. This makes me believe that him and I could enter into a rock-solid relationship. Also do we have to trim his moss or do you think he could handle been waxed?? maid4pleasure (159 )  1:48 am, Tue 1 Mar

Hahaha - Brilliant - come on gents - is there a reply to this? 8:37 am, Tue 1 Mar

You rock! Rocky rocks! Christchurch rocks!!!! But seriously . . . I'm guessing that Rocky's favourite music is . . . . Rock and Roll? kiwidelight (783 )  2:41 am, Tue 1 Mar

Actually - eye of the tiger by survivor 8:38 am, Tue 1 Mar

what is rocky like with with liquefaction? has he been socialized with liquefaction? familia1 (299 )  6:43 am, Tue 1 Mar

I would say no - he is not a big drinker 8:38 am, Tue 1 Mar

Can I just say you are so awesome and hilarious, hope you and your family are ok. Good luck for the auction and your future. Cath - Rolleston laurenmia (86 )  8:15 am, Tue 1 Mar

Thanks Cath - we are ok and as you can se very, very,very, very lucky. So humour seems appropriate in this circumstance. 8:39 am, Tue 1 Mar

Mate, that rocks's a female. Look at the facts man. At the start she really bowled you over, knocked you for six I reckon. I bet she made a lot of noise when she came eh? Then it when downhill and things began to fall apart. Now of course, she's taken half your house and you're subject to a restraining order. And she needs to go on a diet... bobs_bits (56 )  8:26 am, Tue 1 Mar

Superb mate, just superb - let the war of the sexes begin :-) 8:41 am, Tue 1 Mar

thanks for those extra photos - we were about to bid as we think 'Rocky' just looks SOOOOO cute but I can't believe that digging he does in your back yard! How can you stand all that dirt?! Sorry, no room for such a bad rock at our place (well trained pets don't normally make such a mess you know...) elloello (26 )  9:38 am, Tue 1 Mar

thanks for that - cute was not a word that sprang to mind when I first saw him, but he has grown on us. As I have said before, he does need a large litter tray. 9:57 am, Tue 1 Mar

You know, now you come to mention it, although she has put on a few pounds ... she used to work the red light district, thats definitely Rocksanne eegam (68 )  9:45 am, Tue 1 Mar

rocksanne, you don't have to put on the red light, those days are over, you don't have to sell your body to the night... 10:03 am, Tue 1 Mar

Have you had Rocky drug tested? If you don't mind me saying, he looks a little stoned in a couple of the photos. andieman (55 )  10:08 am, Tue 1 Mar

I believe he was once addicted to "crack" but is now on the wagon 10:26 am, Tue 1 Mar

Hi No question just amazement at your ability to so brilliantly answer all the immensely humourous questions asked. Good on you! pamela8 (76 )  10:21 am, Tue 1 Mar

thanks pamela - never done this before but it sure is a good brain / finger workout. come to think of it given my gym is kackered, Trade Me could be my main source or workout!! 11:18 am, Tue 1 Mar

I hope that the final bid will help towards the room improvement. Can people buy some of the smaller ones that have broken off? I think that you won’t need to post these to any bidders they could be moved outside to remember the Rock. I would buy a small one for $10. skinny_g (25 )  10:26 am, Tue 1 Mar

thats a good idea - and thanks heaps for your support 11:17 am, Tue 1 Mar

Judging by the size of the "skid mark" he has left, I say he is definitely a male. Love your auction - awesome barmacsmeg (58 )  10:27 am, Tue 1 Mar

haha - brilliant thanks :-) 11:16 am, Tue 1 Mar

Wonder auction, love your sense of humour and I hope for you that Rocky gets the flock outta your house really soon. <<<hugs>>> wifeless (164 )  10:28 am, Tue 1 Mar

thanks heaps :-) 11:12 am, Tue 1 Mar

GOOD ON YA MATE ! keeping SOH ! up busboynz (30 )  10:38 am, Tue 1 Mar

cheers mate - tis all we have at the moment 11:16 am, Tue 1 Mar

Oiiiiii She wasn't an extra on the flintstones? nessa70 (78 )  10:45 am, Tue 1 Mar

now whats this "she" business all about? 11:15 am, Tue 1 Mar

I'd love to have Rocky come and stay with us, but he is so big I think he would give my wife the schist! scott2ride (66 )  10:46 am, Tue 1 Mar

he sure would....he gave us the major schist as well 11:04 am, Tue 1 Mar

Is it true that Rocky has kicked his drug habit and is no longer addicted to 'crack'? scott2ride (66 )  10:52 am, Tue 1 Mar

correct. he has indeed cracked the crack 11:04 am, Tue 1 Mar

hahahahahaha your nuts!! i love it! skyzdalimitz (55 )  10:59 am, Tue 1 Mar

fanks :-) 11:13 am, Tue 1 Mar

You never disclosed Rocky already had a family!!!! I assume his infant child that I saw in the pram would have to go with the deal? And Im not sure I want the hassle of the child support. scott2ride (66 )  11:04 am, Tue 1 Mar

awww come on scotty - you have 3 - whats another little mouth eh? 11:06 am, Tue 1 Mar

Is the child in the pram called 'Pebbles' by any chance? Or is it "Bam Bam" ? scott2ride (66 )  11:05 am, Tue 1 Mar

what do u think? 11:14 am, Tue 1 Mar

Looking at that hole in the roof he must have experience being a bouncer - thought of setting him up in your back yard to stop his mates crashing your next party? developer (146 )  11:08 am, Tue 1 Mar

now thats a good idea ....maybe a black caps role awaits eh? 11:13 am, Tue 1 Mar

Talk about "Rocking My World"..Luv it! kiwigirlzy (30 )  11:09 am, Tue 1 Mar

well he sure as hell rocked ours....:-). glad u like it, thanks for your support. 11:15 am, Tue 1 Mar

Is caring for a blind rock any harder than caring for a seeing rock? Does Rocky need a seeing eye rock?? lillangelstacey (119 )  11:20 am, Tue 1 Mar

well he is not blind (I think), so a seeing eye rock may not be required. However, he does have a noticeable limp so I wonder if he needs a walking rock? 11:26 am, Tue 1 Mar

Any chance that rockys pappa was a rollin' stone? ^.^ krystlehart (10 )  1:17 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he sure was 3:26 pm, Tue 1 Mar

His favourite entré is Rock Lobster..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=tDZy6-fMCw4 nikolien (28 )  1:23 pm, Tue 1 Mar

it was one of his favourites but he is now a committed VEGETARIAN sorry :-) 1:53 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Gotta ask, how on earth would you move it johnf_456 (107 )  1:24 pm, Tue 1 Mar

very slowly :-) 1:52 pm, Tue 1 Mar

just want to say you rock!!a lot of rocking and rolling has gone on and i truely wish you and rocky all the best Ps have posted on my face book page!well done love the sense of humor! awhall (252 )  1:47 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks for the repost - and the awesome support 1:51 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Im just wondering if Pebbles will follow?? along with Fred, Wilma Barney & Bam Bam guds (68 )  2:00 pm, Tue 1 Mar

you mean they are real?????? :-) 3:27 pm, Tue 1 Mar

You are amazing! And loved the comments by maid4pleasure and bob_bits ... sadly I'm not so witty but am enjoying your wit. Keep it up, good luck and God Bless. dj74 (280 )  2:01 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thank you for your support :-) 3:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I must say, having crashed an exclusive party, trashing the place and just generally being obnoxious, I can see the rock-star in him. Although intrusive, he does crack me up. However, Rocky's boulderous personality would eventually become like a stone in my landlords shoe, which I don't think he will appreciate. Also, I would say that I am not exactly on steady ground with the local council so unfortunately I am between a rock and a hard place regarding the procurement of permits. All the best! lowrona1 (32 )  2:11 pm, Tue 1 Mar

well you know we can help with the paperwork if you change your mind....I have a team practicing their paper, rock, scissors just waiting for that lucky winner. 3:36 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hi Phil, I thought perhaps Rockys Fav song may have been Roxanne? lorrymc (42 )  2:22 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Nope - eye of the tiger from the movie rocky I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII....now how many was it? 3:37 pm, Tue 1 Mar

How much to ship overseas? Sam Yosemite, Boulder, Colorado. cj222 (32 )  2:28 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hell Sam - you could get uncle Sam to ship it over in one of them darn big aircraft you guys have 3:38 pm, Tue 1 Mar

well done guys ,ihad tears running down my eys reading your comments .they should have been sad tears,looking at you lovley home , but they were from laughing so much ,great sence of humor .good luck .say hi to rocky for me ,i believe there is a town in collarado usa named after his family , dmenace1 (71 )  2:48 pm, Tue 1 Mar

it was sad - but there is a sliver lining...I have met all you guys :-). And many of you have offered me free beer...and some of you want to marry my rock! 3:39 pm, Tue 1 Mar

How much to post to Nelson?! jas117 (116 )  2:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I reckon you should pick him up....trust me, I'll help....honest :-) 3:39 pm, Tue 1 Mar

What's Rocky's star sign? I'm guessing Taurus... guess it's the stubborn refusing to budge part of his personality + the ability to make the home look welcoming and comfy... Great auction!! owly (196 )  3:05 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Well I'm a Saggi and he definitely is not one of us :-) 3:40 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I say shift rocky to the canterbury plains. Paint it red and black - call it "heres rock". turtle25 (13 )  3:06 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Turtle - you just know thats a dumb idea, he has been offered a contract with the Warratahs but i would prefer Toddy to pick him up first....TODDY.....WHERE ARE YOU....???? 3:42 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Brilliant! Made me laugh! Good Luck x heidi78 (31 )  3:13 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Thanks Heidi - assume that kiss was for Rocky - I'm taken? 3:43 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I would like to take Rocky to the movies to watch the day the earth stood still. Cant wait for that sequeal in chch. Keep up the comedy its the best media Ive seen yet. firstbubs (121 )  3:18 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks buddy - its keepin mah fingers reeeeeel busy as well :-) 3:43 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Is he house broken? kateflash (102 )  3:27 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Kate, Kate, Kate.......listen very carefully as I shall only say this once. I have answered this one several times....yes he is...but a) the litter box is huge, and b) you need to get out of the way when he is in a hurry 3:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

awesome!! im a rock fan double_ds (220 )  3:30 pm, Tue 1 Mar

fan enough to pony up some dosh I hope! 3:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Awesome..I have not laughed so much in a long time. I wish I could afford him, my children are always asking for a pet rock! Keep your spirits up and keep up the good work! haylee9 (416 )  3:37 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Well.....have I got a deal for you Haylee...house trained, lovable and just a tad overweight. Come on, wouldn't you just love him to come rolling out to greet you when you get home every day?? 3:48 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Does Rocky have a facebook page? He should get one...his English aristocrat uncle Stonehenge has been looking for him on all the social networking sites! talk2me_01 (42 )  3:42 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I have a team of one working on this as you, um I, um someone speaks. 3:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

absolutely rockalishious! i have posted this to my facebook, hope it gets you heaps more bids! u are a great testiment to the kiwi spirit! god bless u and yours, drumstx (65 )  3:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks buddy :-) 3:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

So that is where my mother-in-law ended up! She said she was coming to visit. I told her we had moved and just made up an address in the South Island. Inadvertently I must've given them yours. Sorry about that. She will only stay a couple of months, drink all your wine, eat all your food and sit in your favourite chair. She is a bit heavy-handed tho' I expect you have noticed that. She has lost a bit of weight. Good Luck. albie11 (13 )  3:54 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I really hope your MIL does not surf trade me buddy :-). thanks for the humour 4:30 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Seems to have been 'tonnes' of Rocky movies made… lorrymc (42 )  3:57 pm, Tue 1 Mar

only limited by the number of facelifts one can have I believe :-) 4:31 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Bloody beauty mate!! would you consider a swap, I'll swap you three kids who are eating me out of house and home, for your house eating rcok, think yours might be a bit cheaper to own and operate whosyahobbit (11 )  4:01 pm, Tue 1 Mar

dunno bout that...he has some nasty habits 4:37 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Rocky looks very round, in Chinese is called yuan which is also used as a unit of currency in China. So hence will bring the winner of the auction great fortune. He is quite obviously a symbol of strength and endurance. A prized beauty. I want I want! bubbles627 (6 )  4:11 pm, Tue 1 Mar

bubbles you can have, have, have...you know what to do :-) 4:38 pm, Tue 1 Mar

As a native Dunedinite, I'm really feeling for you. Have thoroughly enjoyed reading this, and have posted to facebook :) kellee236 (36 )  4:11 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks for this 4:38 pm, Tue 1 Mar

It looks like its a breeding rock (that looks like a little stoner in the pram). I am wondering what this male rock is doing with a child... is there a girlfriend included in the auction? I dont want any more drama in my life. I'm after a single rock so possibly not interested in this one. Does he have any single friends? lekker22 (160 ) 4:16 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thats not his child...that was him AS a child 4:39 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Do you think he would pass the audition for The Lord of the Rocks or The Hobbit? Could he get a green card for the USA and star as The Thing (Fantastic Four)? kincare (64 )  4:17 pm, Tue 1 Mar

easy peezy lemon squeezy! He has been in LOTR - you can see him in one of the shots in the attached photos. 4:40 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Not to be rude! but does he have any - you know like, problems?? he seems to be throwing his weight around a bit! Nothing worse than a rock with a chip on the shoulder! seems he can't let you go as he wants to be in the house all the time. I'd bid but i cant afford to have a rock with a bad attitude. Good luck though!! niteowl1 (253 )  4:20 pm, Tue 1 Mar

he is a vegetarian....hang on... is that a problem? 4:40 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I suppose you were pretty boulder over when the little tyke arrived trading_gibsons (4 )  4:32 pm, Tue 1 Mar

we were thanks, just did not expect him to come home so soon! 4:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Would you describe his personality as ; disturbed, a go getter,a shaker & a mover or is he a high roller? Does he have a good attendance record or is he more of a skipping stone? sit1 (1228 )  4:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

high roller - he came from the top of the cliffs 4:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hubby a lil concerned over ownership of rocky are u sure there will be no future claims on him westie06 (31 )  4:36 pm, Tue 1 Mar

possibly iwi as I have not checked with them yet 4:54 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Is this the same Rocky that lead that underground band, the City Rockers? kremin (75 )  4:36 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Nope - sorry bud 4:54 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Does he actually do anything or just sit around and Greywacke off all day? ab747 (191 )  4:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

yep, he watches quite a bit of telly - Flintstones of course 4:55 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Someone needs to make Rocky t-shirts. I would buy them! tokgirl1 (64 )  4:41 pm, Tue 1 Mar

as long as the money goes to the earthquake appeal I am cool with that 4:55 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Sorry, I forgot to ask is he old enough for rockyroad icecream yet- plenty in the freezer!! trading_gibsons (4 )  4:43 pm, Tue 1 Mar

yes, yes, yes - he loves it!!!!! 4:56 pm, Tue 1 Mar

would like to check if this rock is from pet-free, smoke-free home? dozychook (48 )  4:46 pm, Tue 1 Mar

we have an ageing Labrador and a very hyperactive Burmese kitten - they don't smoke and nether do we :-) 4:57 pm, Tue 1 Mar

You're taking the mickey? in one photo Rocky is in the garage and in another he's moved to the hallway. Are you using trick rockograhpy to mislead bidders? or do you have two? kenp4 (33 )  4:47 pm, Tue 1 Mar

ahhhh - you are a smart cookie you are. Actually one view is his face - the other is his butt. I'll leave you to work out which is which 4:58 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Is it likely that Jesus will appear from behind this rock? charlie-ott (16 )  4:48 pm, Tue 1 Mar

hmmmm - let us not go down that path! 5:12 pm, Tue 1 Mar

This is Rocky the rock, he's actually shaped as a ball. He is all alone, as the picture has shown right inside the hall. persia3 (122 )  4:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

A poet amongst us!!! 4:59 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Do you have any others of similar or larger size for sale? I'm hoping to build a life size replica of stonehenge in our backyard. lykaestria (87 )  4:49 pm, Tue 1 Mar

hmmmm - he is the wrong shape and is likely to get grumpy if you cut him up 4:59 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Would you like me to arrange a band to come and play The Stones been Rolled Away, when it is taken away? honest-reliable (128 )  4:52 pm, Tue 1 Mar

lets find the man, woman, beast, corporation to take him away first - then we can talk media rights - I am his agent after all! 5:00 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Rocky!, Janet!, Dr Scott!, Janet!, Brad!, Rocky!, Janet!, Dr Scott!, Rocky! claw_ (70 )  4:52 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Its just a jump to the right........ 5:01 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Whilst I love the whole sitting around being a rock concept I think you are looking at this wrong. From your photos, the jump point to landing point would indicate a great career in athletics. I don't think the Olympiad has an upper limit on age so 'millions of years' would be fine. Check out his form for triple jump too. I would contact Nike directly for a sponsorship deal. You could be selling the best thing that ever landed at your doorstep... sorry ... garage. Take care. Si bassb (9 )  4:57 pm, Tue 1 Mar

yes...damn good point Si. NIKE, come in NIKE. 5:07 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Blimey!!! You sure started the boulder rolling with this one. I'm beginning to wonder if Rocky is playing some mind control now. Your poor little pinkies must be almost worn down with the avalanche of questions. That photo in particular of the rest of the gang makes them look ... well... they look like they're up to no good. OMG I've just sent you a question! See, his power's growing!! Throw a blanket over him!! Before we all end up doing his bidding I wish you & yours all the best. thenewts (30 )  4:58 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Thanks bud....yep fingers are glued to the kb and the boulder sure is rolling...but this is as much therapy for me as it is for the many good folks of CHCH. 5:08 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Did Rocky have travel insurance for his last journey? If so, can this be extended when he moves again? Don't want him getting injured in transit, do we? quane1 (2 )  5:02 pm, Tue 1 Mar

No he didn't but he sure will have now he is a real rock star. As they say a star is born every 15 minutes and this is his moment of fame. 5:11 pm, Tue 1 Mar

first time i have smiled in a week ~ hope all is well down there ~ you have friends all over the counrty ~ yes even aucklanders . ps rock not my colour lol springboard1 (171 )  5:21 pm, Tue 1 Mar

thanks springboard1. I'm not an Auck basher, in fact I have an office and some fabulously awesome staff there :-). Thanks for the support and "go the blues" :-) 5:26 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hey there...great auction!! The company I work for may bid on this. Just to keep the beancounters happy...is it possible to pay the winning fee directly to an 'official charity'? hire-a-home (901 )  5:22 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Hi team. Yep no problem. i intend to keep this thing pretty open and honest. I own my own IT company with 50ish staff and they are all watching me to make sure I don't take off to Argentina with the cash :-) 5:28 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I am looking for a rock to hide under. Rocky looks like my kind of Rock and could double as Hit Rock/Rock Guard. Can you arrange clearance and flights for me and Russian nurse? signed: Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi, Libya (love the humor to get you through this gave me a badly needed laugh. If you and the family get to Wellington there are some cold ones in the fridge for you) xmac (135 )  5:24 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Ahhhh - its you! Are you the chap with the hat that has been hanging around my rock? Now listen to me mate, we Kiwi's do things differently down here. Get thee onto Trade me and show us some of them oil dollars - $20 billion should help. Thanks mate and love to awesome Wellywood :-) 5:32 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Is he well behaved? The pics suggest he might be a bit rough on the furniture and the paintwork, not to mention digging up the garden. This behaviour should have been trained out of him when he was a pebble. freedomaira320 (81 )  5:26 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Yeah sorry about that. I should have taken him to pebble classes. My fault entirely. Can you recommend any adult therapy? 5:33 pm, Tue 1 Mar

Adrian....... 3v3t2 (4 )  5:34 pm, Tue 1 Mar

cook me some eggs woman....whoops sorry wrong movie 5:38 pm, Tue 1 Mar

I heard a dark rumour that Rocky may have a criminal record. According to my source, a somewhat elderly taxi driver named E. Presley, his nickname on the inside was Jailhouse Rock. nzyowie (441 )  5:44 pm, Tue 1 Mar