Episode
Day 188
Day 188 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Norma Quist got bowled over by an over-enthusiastic seagull and is spending a few days in Seahaven General. 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 Quince Harvest reaches its conclusion. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
08:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
10:00Saturday orchard morning is under way. Opinions about ladders are plentiful.
10:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
11:00A seagull has stolen Bev Tanner's sandwich near the dock. Again.
11:32Every kitchen in town now smells of quince. Nobody is complaining, exactly.
12:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
13:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
14:00A form has been filed correctly at the first attempt. Town Hall is quietly jubilant.
15:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
17:00Someone is practising the same eight bars of piano again. The town has grown fond of them.
17:00Norma Quist got bowled over by an over-enthusiastic seagull and is spending a few days in Seahaven General.
17:00Flo Tidewater fumbled Truman Beaumont's name and recovered it smoothly. Nobody breathed.
18:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
22:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
22:11Fern Gorse has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
22:42The Anchor's piano is being played by Truman Beaumont, who cannot play piano.
What was said
08:06Pearl Gorse, Edie Gorse · The Gorse House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
11:34Sal Marino, Truman Beaumont · The Anchor Bar
Morning, Truman. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
Morning, Truman. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
12:44Marla Finch, Fern Gorse · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Fern. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Fern. I'll bring that right over.
12:53Marla 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.
13:32Dot Ferris, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Sunrise Café
Dr. Pratt, you look well enough to be useful.
Dr. Pratt, you look well enough to be useful.
14:27Truman Beaumont, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Sunrise Café
Well if it isn't Dr. Pratt. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Dr. Pratt. How's the day treating you?
14:29Marla Finch, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Hal. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Hal. I'll bring that right over.
15:59Truman Beaumont, Norma Quist · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
17:42Marla Finch, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Elaine. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Elaine. I'll bring that right over.
18:18Sal Marino, Gus Tidewater · The Salty Gull
Good to see you, Gus. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Gus. I'll bring that right over.
18:48Elaine Whitlow, Norma Quist · Seahaven General
Evening, Norma. The whole town is slowing down at last.★
Evening, Norma. The whole town is slowing down at last.★
21:02Fern Gorse, Rex Callahan · The Anchor Bar
One more, Rex, please.★
One more, Rex, please.★