Advenure 640: Hooley Refreshed

We always enjoy visiting the Stoneybrook Farm.

We spent an easy half day's drive marveling at the change in flora and fauna, especially as we neared Twin Falls, Idaho where farmers work with irrigated water out of the Snake River. Our friends, the Hooley's and the Losser's, live there, as they have most of their lives. Every time we visit, we share joy, laughter, and uplifting time together. For the past few years we've come down to help with the MCC sale, but of course Covid upended normal things this year. As a result, we're stopping overnight for a quick visit just to see these guys. It's always a treat, and makes me glad that life is good, especially today.

This is part of Andy Hooley's operation. We didn't get to see Andy, Lisa, his wife, or Ella Jo, their two month old daughter, because Lisa's parents were here from Kalispel. Grandparents always take precedence.

Tom Losser, king of the popcorn, is seen here preparing popcorn in Sarah's refurbished kitchen, a Sunday afternoon custom in these parts.

Sarah Hooley, Loey Hooley, and Patty Losser, Tom's wife and Loey's sister seen here waiting for the popcorn.

Loey's flower garden area and gazebo.

It's harvest time, so much work is on the docket. These guys will  be picked, sliced, and dried very soon.

By the end of the week, seven fields of hay will be baled and stacked.

These hungry guys are sold raised in a two year cycle and sold before a new crew comes in.

Son Andy's house just a quarter mile away.

Daughter, Sarah's house, just a mile and a half away. Last year, Sarah had just purchased this property. I helped a little with the demolition. Now, the remodel is fabulous, although, as always, there's still some work to do.

Loey took us to her vegetable garden and filled our arms with tomatoes, carrots, corn, peppers, and beans, Yum!

The garden as it looks at the end of the season. Imagine the full bloom.