Episode
Day 1244
Day 1244 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Iris Brody has come down with a bout of something going round the orchard and is being kept in for observation. A quantity of paperwork has appeared on Truman Beaumont's desk. Bev has been briefed to keep him at it. Opal Ferris was born to Dot Ferris and Kip Doyle. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Surprise for Truman Beaumont takes a turn. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00A quantity of paperwork has appeared on Truman Beaumont's desk. Bev has been briefed to keep him at it.
07:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
12:04Word reaches Iris that Truman was seen asking about boats down at the dock — the birthday committee convenes over coffee to speed things along.
12:33Marla Finch has turned sketching the shoreline into a real part of life.
13:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
14:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.
15:00The tide is out further than usual. Dot Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
15:24Truman's boat questions keep multiplying — the dock, it seems, is full of eager teachers and very few captains.
15:24Truman Beaumont and Lark Ferris kept their word and finished what they started.
16:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
17:00The town ladder is on its fourth borrower this week and nobody is sure who owns it.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:00The light over Seahaven Springs this evening is almost unreasonably good.
19:00Iris Brody has come down with a bout of something going round the orchard and is being kept in for observation.
19:55Rex Callahan has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
20:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
20:32Truman Beaumont has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
20:47Elaine Whitlow has explained the tides three times, differently each time.
21:11Marla Finch has explained the tides three times, differently each time.
21:19Hal Brody has decided the dartboard is at fault and said so publicly.
21:41Abel Callahan is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
22:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
22:34Milo Ferris has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
What was said
00:52Bev Tanner, Truman Beaumont · Seahaven Mutual
Truman, this conversation is covered under the friendly-encounter clause.
Truman, this conversation is covered under the friendly-encounter clause.
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:04Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
Well if it isn't Lark. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Lark. How's the day treating you?
07:22Edie Gorse, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
Morning, Ewan. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Ewan. Everything feels possible at this hour.
07:27Abel Callahan, Bea Callahan · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
08:11Truman Beaumont, Fern Gorse, Dot Ferris, Edie Gorse, Bea Callahan · Sunrise Café
Morning, Fern. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Fern. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:54Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
09:25Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Iris. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Iris. I'll bring that right over.
11:06Marla Finch, Iris Brody, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
12:06Iris Brody, Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Elaine, perfect timing. I needed a pause.★
Elaine, perfect timing. I needed a pause.★
12:26Bev Tanner, Milo Ferris, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Good timing. I was about to take a policy-compliant break.★
Good timing. I was about to take a policy-compliant break.★
12:35Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
There you are, Truman. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Truman. I was hoping we would cross paths.