Episode
Day 1599
Day 1599 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Dot Ferris is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. Dot Ferris has kept at keeping a notebook about the pond long enough that the town expects it now. A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Battle of the Noticeboard 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
06:55Dot Ferris has kept at keeping a notebook about the pond long enough that the town expects it now.
08:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
08:38Lark Ferris has got good enough at learning the orchard properly to be quietly smug about it.
09:27Town Hall has had a small quiet upgrade, courtesy of Bea Callahan.
10:00The morning mail has arrived. Dot Ferris received a mysterious postcard.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:51Noticeboard Standoff: Beaumont's chart grows more colorful — will Nurse Ferris talk him down before the corkboard becomes evidence?
13:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
13:14Elaine Whitlow and Marla Finch kept their word and finished what they started.
13:31Linus Tidewater's small gathering has come together, with just enough chairs and no speeches.
14:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
15:00Dot Ferris is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
17:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
17:16The Noticeboard File: Beaumont isn't ready to let the wind take the credit.
19:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
20:29Opal Ferris and Kip Doyle no longer need a reason to call round.
21:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
21:55Opal Ferris has explained the tides three times, differently each time.
22:06Bram Tidewater is explaining boats to anyone who will listen down at The Anchor.
22:08Orson Ferris has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
22:11Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Abel Callahan onto the water. Abel Callahan has not noticed.
22:25Fern Gorse has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip, you look well enough to be useful.
Kip, you look well enough to be useful.
07:19Marla Finch, Fern Gorse · Sunrise Café
Morning, Fern. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Fern. Everything feels possible at this hour.
07:33Bev Tanner, Hattie Whitlow, Jonah Ferris, Orson Ferris, Milo Ferris · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.★
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.★
08:13Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Sunrise Café
Lark, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Lark, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
08:22Orson Ferris, Opal Ferris · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
08:51Marla Finch, Iris Brody, Bev Tanner · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
08:55Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Hattie! Bit grey today.
Hattie! Bit grey today.
09:01Edie Gorse, Bea Callahan · Town Hall
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
09:19Elaine Whitlow, Bev Tanner, Marla Finch, Hal Brody, Orson Ferris · Sunrise Café
Morning, Bev. You are out before the town has finished yawning.★
Morning, Bev. You are out before the town has finished yawning.★
09:32Hattie Whitlow, Rue Callahan, Bram Tidewater · Founders Park
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
09:51Cole Whitlow, Opal Ferris · Seahaven General
Opal. Sit, if you like. I am not going to make you talk.
Opal. Sit, if you like. I am not going to make you talk.
10:33Elaine Whitlow, Bev Tanner, Marla Finch, Iris Brody, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.