Episode
Day 178
Day 178 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Dr. Cornelius Pratt has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain. Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt. Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Founders Day Festival Approaches 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
00:00Dr. Cornelius Pratt has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain.
07:00The tide is out further than usual. Dot Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
08:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
10:45Bev Tanner and Flo Tidewater put their heads together to save the preparations.
11:00The morning mail has arrived. Truman Beaumont received a mysterious postcard.
11:00Sal Marino has come down with a mystery rash Dr. Pratt is thoroughly enjoying. Dr. Pratt is keeping them in for observation.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
12:57Gus Tidewater has finished making plans for the house, even if every corner is already spoken for.
13:00Bev Tanner is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
14:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.
15:00A kite is stuck in the big park tree. A committee is forming.
15:00Flo Tidewater fumbled Truman Beaumont's name and recovered it smoothly. Nobody breathed.
16:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Hal Brody appears to be enjoying it.
17:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
18:36Fern Gorse has finished making plans for the house, even if every corner is already spoken for.
18:58Truman Beaumont and Dr. Cornelius Pratt kept their word and finished what they started.
19:00The rain has driven everyone indoors, and the café is doing the best trade of the week.
22:13Rex Callahan has proposed a toast to the concept of Thursdays.
What was said
10:47Bev Tanner, Flo Tidewater · Norma's Grocery
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
11:03Sal Marino, Norma Quist · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
12:17Kip Doyle, June Ellery · The Bakery
Good to see you, June. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, June. I'll bring that right over.
12:32Marla Finch, Bev Tanner · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Bev. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Bev. I'll bring that right over.
12:34Gus Tidewater, Rex Callahan · The Dock
There you are. How has the day treated you so far?
There you are. How has the day treated you so far?
12:56Marla Finch, Dot Ferris · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Dot. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Dot. I'll bring that right over.
12:59Rex Callahan, Flo Tidewater · The Dock
Flo, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Flo, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
16:16Truman Beaumont, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Sunrise Café
Afternoon, Dr. Pratt. Escaping the busy part of the day?
Afternoon, Dr. Pratt. Escaping the busy part of the day?
17:14Marla Finch, June Ellery · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, June. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, June. I'll bring that right over.
18:06June Ellery, Marla Finch, Bev Tanner, Fern Gorse · Sunrise Café
There you are, Marla. Any news before supper?★
There you are, Marla. Any news before supper?★
18:18Rex Callahan, Sal Marino · Seahaven General
We brought flowers, news, and strict instructions not to tire you.★
We brought flowers, news, and strict instructions not to tire you.★
19:00Truman Beaumont, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.