*See You Soon* is a country kinda tune about how a person’s atoms and molecules might fly around after they have passed on, and how those atoms and molecules might become part of the animals, plants and places in nature that were loved by the person who has passed.

This song is a celebration that we will sometimes be seeing, hearing and feeling some of the very particles from those we have loved, because those very particles have been woven into so many newborn lifeforms and so many places in nature.
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See You Soon / by Steve “Stele”
after you have rested a little bit
may your dust and gases blow around
to be welcomed in by those you loved
so you can get on with the fun again

I’ll do all I can to take care of the air
so I can see you soon
as blue grass and aspen tree
and wild cabbage and bumblebee

I’ll take care of the water
so I can see you soon
as the cicada and jaybird
as prairie dog and mountain lion

I’ll do all I can to take care of the land
so I can see you soon
as yellow hornet and hummingbird
as antelope and mule deer

after you have rested a little bit
may your dust and gases blow around
to be welcomed in by those you loved
so you can get on with the fun again

recording coming: XOEarth.NET/mp3/??SeeYouSoon.mp3
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This page is also dedicated to Bud and Ruby, who were the awesome step father and wise aunt of Steve “Stele” – XOEarth’s founder.

Below is a little ditty about Bud, and some Altland and Ely family pictures. Big thanks to Robin for collecting and formatting these pics.
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Charles Wayne “Bud” Altland, passed away after a short illness on August 18, 2012, with his family and friends by his side. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandra “Sandy” of Palisade; brother, John Altland of Kingman, AZ; step-mother, Sarah Altland of Grand Junction; daughters, Teri Martin of Monument, CO; Kelley Trierweiler of Erie, CO; Denise Madden of Grand Junction; step-daughter, Robin Ely of Grand Junction; step-sons, Dave Ely of Palisade, and Steve Ely of Boulder, CO, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and last but not least, his princess cat, Sapphire.

Bud was born July 10, 1935.Bud was born in Breckenridge, CO, and spent most of his childhood in Dillon and Gunnison, CO. He and his family moved to Grand Junction in the early 1950’s. Bud was an incredibly hard worker which led to his success in the dry cleaning business. Bud operated Palisade Cleaners for almost 50 years along with his wife, Sandy, receiving satisfaction from striving for perfection and giving the utmost in old-fashioned customer service. They retired from the business and sold it in 2007. Bud enjoyed working on his lawn and caring for his tomato garden each year. In his younger years, Bud enjoyed archery competitions attaining championship status as well as his love for archery hunting. He enjoyed fishing and taking his periodic trips to Wendover, Nevada.

If you knew Bud, he always had a joke to tell or he was frequently pulling a prank on someone; he loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends in Palisade each morning. Bud was overwhelmingly trusting and was generous, to a fault at times, to everyone who crossed his path.

Palisade, Colorado was Bud’s home for life. He loved Palisade so much and would have never considered moving away from such a beautiful place. If you want the Power Point of these pics created by Robin Ely, contact Stele.

In Loving Memory Of Bud Altland Memorial contributions can be made in Bud’s name to CLAWS Rescue and Adoption Center. Celebrate this wonderful man who never knew a stranger, always gave freely, and will be missed more than these words can express.
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Here is a 2003 recording with Bud, Ruby, Sandy, Robin, Dave and Steve and other family members talking about cats and physics. More Thanksgiving recordings to come.

Play > XOEarth.NET/mp3/w/ AltlandElyThanksgiving03.1 .mp3