Episode
Day 414
Day 414 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Bev Tanner twisted an ankle chasing a runaway shopping trolley and is spending a few days in Seahaven General. Bev Tanner is in Seahaven General after they twisted an ankle chasing a runaway shopping trolley. Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt. 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 radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
07:00The traveling garden gnome has been spotted on a new porch. Nobody admits to moving it.
08:35June Ellery has turned sketching the shoreline into a real part of life.
10:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.
10:00Bev Tanner twisted an ankle chasing a runaway shopping trolley and is spending a few days in Seahaven General.
11:00The rain has driven everyone indoors, and the café is doing the best trade of the week.
12:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
13:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
13:01The contest ends in a tie. A rematch is scheduled for next season.
13:01Dot Ferris and Norma Quist kept their word and finished what they started.
13:01And so concludes: The Great Crossword Rivalry. The town will live with how it ended.
14:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
15:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
16:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Truman Beaumont appears to be enjoying it.
17:00The tide is out further than usual. Dot Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
18:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
19:00The same passer-by has now walked past Truman Beaumont three times on the same route.
19:50Dot Ferris and Norma Quist kept their word and finished what they started.
20:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
21:36Rex has quietly moved Sal Marino onto the water. Sal Marino has not noticed.
22:00Commotion at The Anchor! Sal Marino and Rex Callahan came to (very gentle) blows over a heated debate over the last pickled egg.
22:00Sheriff Brody has invited Rex Callahan to spend the night in the cells. Everyone agrees this is for the best.
22:29Fern Gorse has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
What was said
07:26Marla Finch, Norma Quist · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:31Bev Tanner, Dot Ferris, Gus Tidewater · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:59Dot Ferris, Gus Tidewater, Dr. Cornelius Pratt, Norma Quist, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Gus, you look well enough to be useful.★
Gus, you look well enough to be useful.★
07:59Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.★
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.★
08:18June Ellery, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
There you are, Truman. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Truman. I was hoping we would cross paths.
08:19Marla Finch, Bernadette · Sunrise Café
Morning, Bernadette. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Bernadette. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
10:04Rex Callahan, Sal Marino · The Dune House
Sal, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Sal, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
12:11Kip 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.
12:18Marla Finch, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Truman. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Truman. I'll bring that right over.
12:19June Ellery, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Afternoon, Kip. Escaping the busy part of the day?
Afternoon, Kip. Escaping the busy part of the day?
12:42Marla 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.
12:42Gus Tidewater, Dr. Cornelius Pratt, Fern Gorse · Sunrise Café
Afternoon, Dr. Pratt. Escaping the busy part of the day?
Afternoon, Dr. Pratt. Escaping the busy part of the day?