Joe, whats happening?

[Nyala]

Joe, Shayne, Poison - are you okay? Just watching the footage and it's horrific, are you involved in the rescue in any way? Hope all is good with you and yours, keep us updated.

All our other NZ members, hope you are all okay, please keep is in the loop.

[Howard Neill]

I heard from Shane, on another matter, so he is OK.

[Tricky Nicky]

I think Shayne is in Auckland on the North Island so should be safe.

Joe has posted about this elsewhere on the forum so we know he is okay.

Just tragic! My thoughts and prayers are with NZ today.

[Nyala]

Thanks for the updates. TN, I found the other thread after I opened this one but thought I'd keep it open for well-wishes from members.

[Tricky Nicky]

Absolutely Nyala - such a terrible time for them especially with the world cup and everything coming up!

[Poison]

Shayne and I are all good.. But I feel for those in Christchurch.

[dallas]

thinking of you all!

[Nyala]

Thanks for touching base, Poison. All our prayers and thoughts go to those and the families of those involved in the disaster.

[joemac]

Heya All, I am about 200 kms from the epicentre. ( we felt the quake). We are all good, though I have been placed on standby to go and relieve fire crews there. I have no idea whether I will go or not though. I have been told to pack a bag to be self sufficient for three days, and I have a crew ready too. The other issue for us is that Chch is a grocery hub for us, and the grocery warehouses have been near levelled, so we don't know when the supermarkets will be re stocked. (Beer fortunately, mostly comes to us via Dunedin, so we should be okay on that front)

[Sam Edwards]

Thanks for the up-date Joe, Take care of yourself if you go out there. Thinking of all of you guys. XXXX

[Tricky Nicky]

You take care Joe - thinking of all involved at this terrible time xx

[SpaRHawK]

Good news on the beer front china... everything else sucks.

[pennymac]

Here's hoping there's some good news out of chch soon.
Glad you're all ok. x

[boards]

horrific and horrendous! my sister and her fiance were just outside of town when it happened and thankfully they managed to fly out to perth yesterday!

on their trip they have encountered floods, cyclones and earthquackes - missing each by literally moments!

Joe and the lads - glad to hear all is well with you lapa side

[pennymac]

Jeez boards, they were lucky.
It sounds very biblical though!!

[joemac]

Check this out:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/357989041

[Sam Edwards]

jeez hats off to them for still having a sense of humor,

[Nyala]

That is just awesome!! What a great way to raise funds for the victims and provide support for the guys who need it. I'm impressed!!

[biffon]

i love the comments and questions section:

Questions and answers

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=725094) (60 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=725094) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=725094)) 1:58 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=344731) (66 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=344731) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=344731)) 1:59 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1025215) (173 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1025215) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star100.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1025215)) 2:10 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Does his drug habit cause any problems? Though I guess being permanently stoned may keep him calm! scott2ride (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=344731) (66 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=344731) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=344731)) 2:40 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Drug habit? What drug habit? This is one very straight rock buddy! 3:15 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=637530) (4 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=637530) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=637530)) 3:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Hi Phil, the rock looks awfully shiny are you sure it has not been pre-owned? kincare (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1982247) (64 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1982247) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1982247)) 3:23 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Nope - just the one owner for the last 65 million(ish) years. 3:56 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Would love to buy rocky but unfortunately we just don't have the room for him. Great auction. blacktooth1 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1996451) (57 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1996451) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1996451)) 3:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Thanks for looking - spread the word if you can :-) 3:57 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=260133) (104 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=260133) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star100.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=260133)) 4:05 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif haha thanks for your support :-) 4:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Hilarious, you rock! msmary (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=281910) (69 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=281910) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=281910)) 4:20 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Rocky says thanks, he thinks he is pretty cool as well. 4:26 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif What sort of council permits do you need to have?? I'm sure there must be some :-) milo134 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=2174882) (25 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=2174882) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star10.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=2174882)) 4:20 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=503177) (232 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=503177) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star200.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=503177)) 4:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Hi Phil, I assume that Rocky has been House Trained?? Good Luck with your Auction, an excellent idea! r.a.proctor (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=16937) (1510 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=16937) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star1500.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=16937)) 4:42 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif OMG his pink batts are showing LOL over.rated (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=2549479) (126 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=2549479) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star100.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=2549479)) 4:54 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Brilliant :-) 5:24 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif This is a serious question . . . what was Rocky's previous job, before he became a Landscape Feature? athena2 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=110493) (390 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=110493) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star200.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=110493)) 4:56 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif He was a top rock star of course :-) 5:26 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=418792) (5665 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=418792) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star5000.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=418792)) 4:59 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif That'll buff out i reckon wickywa (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=59744) (46 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=59744) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star10.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=59744)) 5:03 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif yeah - me too. not sure what floor polish to use though. 5:29 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=3724318) (new (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=3724318) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=3724318)) 5:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=83414) (351 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=83414) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star200.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=83414)) 5:25 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Brilliant auction.I wish you all the best. I bet that big boy gatherers no moss * hums the theme tune from Rocky * smoocher (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1352439) (1253 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1352439) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star1000.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1352439)) 5:27 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Actually, I do have a photo of him getting Stallone's autograph! Sly was bowled over :-) 5:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=3235683) (17 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=3235683) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star10.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=3235683)) 5:35 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif Well done what a hilarious auction!!! I am now a huge fan of Rocky! Good luck with the fundraising :) tja12 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=2775408) (31 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=2775408) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star10.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=2775408)) 5:36 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Cheers :-) 5:38 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=150488) (258 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=150488) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star200.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=150488)) 5:43 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif I wish, I wish I wish I had one of those as well 8:59 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=484154) (23 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=484154) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star10.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=484154)) 5:43 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif haha :-) 9:21 pm, Mon 28 Feb

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1858513) (118 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1858513) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star100.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=1858513)) 5:53 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif 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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_question.gif 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 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=826735) (38 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=826735) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star10.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=826735)) 6:13 pm, Mon 28 Feb
http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif Thanks mate. Appreciate your support. 9:03 pm, Mon 28 Feb

[biffon]

i ripped this of face book courtesy Howard

kinda full on pic:

[Tricky Nicky]

Wow, that is scary stuff!

[Nyala]

I love the comments, great to see humour in such a tragic time.

[boards]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12729443

im not a fan of china.

[boards]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12727129

But i think Hayley is hot!

[boards]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12668190

In this interferogram, the peak ground motion is almost 50cm of motion towards the satellite.

[joemac]

Yeah, I think it's weird that the Chinese want extra compensation. The "one child policy" is China's, not New Zealand's.