Episode
Day 290
Day 290 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Truman Beaumont and Elaine Whitlow discover they are both entering the chess contest. Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt. Dot Ferris has been quiet lately, and keeps starting sentences she does not finish. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Great Chess Rivalry 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 lighthouse postcard has been added to today's mail. Truman Beaumont collects them, and Control knows it.
01:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
04:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
11:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:00A studio lamp came loose and struck the road beside Truman Beaumont. Control has logged it as "debris".
13:41Truman Beaumont and Elaine Whitlow discover they are both entering the chess contest.
16:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
17:48Rex Callahan has become extremely confident about lighthouse engineering.
18:00Flo Tidewater is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
19:00Flo Tidewater has come down with a very sore back. Dr. Pratt is keeping them in for observation.
19:34Fern Gorse and Gus Tidewater kept their word and finished what they started.
20:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
21:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
What was said
07:29Dot Ferris, Flo Tidewater · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:50Dot Ferris, Flo Tidewater, Gus Tidewater, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.
07:59Elaine Whitlow, Norma Quist · Sunrise Café
Norma! Just the person I wanted to see.
Norma! Just the person I wanted to see.
08:23Bev Tanner, Marla Finch, Flo Tidewater, Dot Ferris, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Sunrise Café
Morning, Marla. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Marla. Everything feels possible at this hour.
09:50Rex Callahan, Sal Marino · Promenade House
Well if it isn't Sal. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Sal. How's the day treating you?
11:11Sal Marino, Norma Quist · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
12:33Marla 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.
12:44Marla 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.
12:57Gus Tidewater, Rex Callahan · The Dock
Rex, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Rex, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
13:01June Ellery, Truman Beaumont · The Bakery
Truman, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Truman, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
13:34Marla Finch, Norma Quist · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Norma. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Norma. I'll bring that right over.
13:44Truman Beaumont, Elaine Whitlow · Founders Park
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.