Episode
Day 1650
Day 1650 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Lark Ferris and Abel Callahan no longer need a reason to call round. practising stories worth telling has stopped being something Iris Brody is trying, and become something they do. Wilf Tanner was born to Bev Tanner and Milo Ferris. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
07:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
08:39Lark Ferris and Abel Callahan no longer need a reason to call round.
09:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
09:08practising stories worth telling has stopped being something Iris Brody is trying, and become something they do.
09:14Orson Ferris's evening happened, ran long, and is still being talked about.
10:00The tide is out further than usual. Iris Brody has gone to look at what it left behind.
11:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
12:44Local salesman fields surprisingly big question over a tuna sandwich.
14:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
15:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Fern Gorse has been elected to deal with it.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:44Fern Gorse and Elaine Whitlow no longer need a reason to call round.
18:47The Anchor Bar may be getting a facelift — sources say it involves fewer nautical knots.
19:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
20:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
20:14Sal Marino spotted actually leaving the kitchen — witnesses stunned.
20:47The Anchor's piano is being played by Rex Callahan, who cannot play piano.
21:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
21:02Bev Tanner has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
21:49Cole Whitlow is telling the same story again, now with improved weather.
21:56Orson Ferris is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
22:08Fern Gorse is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:26Marla Finch, Abel Callahan, Bea Callahan · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:31Dot Ferris, Fern Gorse, Lark Ferris, Edie Gorse · Sunrise Café
Fern, you look well enough to be useful.★
Fern, you look well enough to be useful.★
07:54Linus Tidewater, Rue Callahan · Norma's House
Morning, Rue. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Rue. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:07Lark Ferris, Fern Gorse, Edie Gorse, Iris Brody, Abel 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.★
08:45Truman Beaumont, Orson Ferris · Seahaven Mutual
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
08:46Marla Finch, 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.
08:53Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Morning, Hattie. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Hattie. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
09:10Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Marla, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Marla, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
09:18Dot Ferris, Clifford, Bev Tanner, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
09:18Truman Beaumont, Toby Tanner · Seahaven Mutual
Hello, Toby.★
Hello, Toby.★
09:25Cole Whitlow, Opal Ferris · Seahaven General
Opal, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Opal, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.