Episode
Day 299
Day 299 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Dr. Cornelius Pratt is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. 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. Something in the Pond 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
05:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
08:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
09:00The Bakery's fresh bread smell has reached the town square. Productivity plummets.
10:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
10:00Bev Tanner noticed the greetings had gone identical and improvised badly but successfully.
11:00The morning mail has arrived. Truman Beaumont received a mysterious postcard.
13:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Kip Doyle has been elected to deal with it.
14:00A seagull has stolen Hal Brody's sandwich near the dock. Again.
15:00Kip Doyle has arrived at the store without the list. This has happened before.
16:00A form has been filed correctly at the first attempt. Town Hall is quietly jubilant.
17:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:00Dr. Cornelius Pratt is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
20:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
21:56Bev Tanner has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
What was said
07:00Hal Brody, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Oh, hello Marla. The bay is practically showing off today.
Oh, hello Marla. The bay is practically showing off today.
07:27Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:56Bev Tanner, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
08:07Gus Tidewater, Norma Quist · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
10:03June Ellery, Sal Marino · Sunrise Café
Morning, Sal. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Sal. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
10:54Gus Tidewater, Rex Callahan · Sunrise Café
Morning, Rex. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Rex. Everything feels possible at this hour.
11:14Bev Tanner, Truman Beaumont · Seahaven Mutual
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
11:34Sal Marino, Norma Quist · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
11:43Norma Quist, Sal Marino · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Sal. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Sal. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
11:53Kip Doyle, Bev Tanner · The Bakery
Good to see you, Bev. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Bev. I'll bring that right over.
12:02Bev Tanner, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Kip! Just the person I wanted to see.
Kip! Just the person I wanted to see.
12:32June Ellery, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Kip, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Kip, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.