Adventure 404: Hooley Farm, Filer, Idaho/Post A

Peacocks rule around the farm.

Happily blessed once again with traveling mercies, we arrived at the Hooley's near 4 P.M. On the way, we swept through a couple of down pours, rode a fairly strong tail wind, and otherwise enjoyed an uneventful ride from Honeyville, Utah. We even managed to get another soak in the hot springs before we left. The only small challenge we had was getting to  Stoneybrook, the Hooley's farm, because their road has washed out due to heavy snow, unfettered runoff, and the damage done by heavy trucks. The bottom line is that we had to go a little out of our usual way to get here. Andy Hooley, whose place sits right at the corner of the damaged road had his Good Samaritan tested most of the winter and early spring. Even though the signs clearly read ROAD CLOSED, many people ignored the warning. Maybe they thought, "That can't mean me." Or perhaps, "I can make it." Whatever, Andy found himself quite often this winter pulling cars out of the ditch with his back hoe. One not so grateful person said to Andy after Andy had kindly used his equipment to pull the person out, "Do you think if I gave it just a little more gas, I could make it over that mound." Andy, a man of infinite patience even in the presence of fools, replied, "I can't really say, but I do know that I'll pull you out just this once." We enjoyed a nice meal, great fellowship, and the general peace that surrounds this place. We feel lucky to be allowed to sidle up to the Hooley RV spot. I'm reminded of the movie "As Good as it Gets". Jack Nicholson plays the part of a neurotic, self-centered writer who falls in love with his favorite waitress. At one point, Nicholson's character is being his usual obnoxious self when the waitress character says, "Melvin, give me a compliment right now, or I'm leaving." He replies, "You make me want to be a better man." That's how I feel here on the farm. It's clearly a place where life is good, especially today.

 Frac, snuggled in next to the garage.

 The state is working to repair the washed out road.

 Andy's place is marked by the three silos.

 Andy working to clear the ditches to insure a good runoff path for the irrigation water.

 The view from our bedroom.

 Sarah Hooley, her aunts, her mother, and Judy work to complete an activity quilt Sarah and Loey made. It will be used for her brother, Isaac's (And mom, Emily) new baby. 

 The backside of the one of the ruling peacocks.

 The front side.

Part of dinner included this lettuce that Loey grew in her greenhouse. What winter?