Backwoods Locals Make Concrete Tribute To Steve!

"SG" Initials Etched Into Concrete Foundation Next To Trailer Home - June 2, 2006

BUENA VISTA, COLORADO -- Steve "ColoradoGuy" Garufi was honored today when his initials were etched in a concrete foundation of the home of Dave and Janelle Blackburn (adjacent photo), two "backwoods locals" in the small mountain town of Buena Vista.

The couple decided to put the initials "SG" to pay tribute to Steve and his web site, which they really enjoy visiting.

"I often tell people, 'Y'all need to visit ColoradoGuy dot com and see what he's up to!'" stated Dave, while taking a break from shoveling concrete.

"You hurling the creamer was the best!" said Dave, "And the one with you banging things against your head was a little weird, buy hey, it was still funny."

Support From Ordinary Colorado Folks

Later in the day, Steve expressed how he felt about being honored by local and down-to-earth people.

"I feel so good about myself. This definitely does something for my self-esteem." reflected Steve (right photo).

Kansas Kelly, a regular visitors on the forums, also offered some insight about the matter. "All of Colorado is wonderful, but it must be especially nice for Steve, to have down-to-earth kind of people in Buena Vista who do things like this, and not just the rich and famous ones in places like Vail and Aspen."

"Your friends look like very nice people and hard workers ... they look like they should live in Georgia!" stated Lacey, an occasional chat room visitor who has lived in Georgia herself for her entire life.

The permanence of the concrete made the tribute even more special for Steve.

"To think that concrete could be there for decades and decades is a really special feeling, I must admit." stated Steve.

"Don't be so sure. A tornado will take out the concrete, fence post and trailer home if one ever comes by." contended Tom in Florida, a regular visitor in the chat room.