Episode
Day 4950
Day 4950 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. A lighthouse postcard has been added to today's mail. Truman Beaumont collects them, and Control knows it. The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue. For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Sea Glass Season 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
00:00A lighthouse postcard has been added to today's mail. Truman Beaumont collects them, and Control knows it.
07:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
08:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
09:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.
10:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
12:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
13:49There were not enough plates at Bev Tanner's, and nobody minded.
14:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
14:18Wren Gorse establishes an informal ranking system that nobody agreed to.
14:57Wilf Tanner and Dell Tanner no longer need a reason to call round.
15:07Elaine Whitlow and Wren Gorse kept their word and finished what they started.
17:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.
18:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
18:17Opal Ferris has finally had everyone round. Nobody left early.
19:00Someone is practising the same eight bars of piano again. The town has grown fond of them.
21:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
22:02Hattie Whitlow has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
22:03Milo Ferris has thanked every chair in The Anchor for its service.
22:03Cass Tanner has explained the tides three times, differently each time.
22:09Flo Ferris is describing a fish that grows between each telling.
22:13Ike Tidewater has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
22:15Bea Callahan is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
What was said
06:33Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:04Bram Tidewater, Alma Callahan · Gus's House
Oh. Hello, Alma.
Oh. Hello, Alma.
07:18Marla Finch, Mabel Tidewater · Sunrise Café
Mabel, isn't it? How are things your end?
Mabel, isn't it? How are things your end?
07:26Bea Callahan, Elaine Whitlow, Abel Callahan, Edie Gorse, Dell Tanner · Sunrise Café
Morning, Elaine. You are out before the town has finished yawning.★
Morning, Elaine. You are out before the town has finished yawning.★
08:28Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
Iris. Good to see you under uncomplicated circumstances.
Iris. Good to see you under uncomplicated circumstances.
08:45Truman Beaumont, Perry Gorse · Seahaven Mutual
Perry! Sunshine on every windowsill.
Perry! Sunshine on every windowsill.
08:53Marla Finch, Cole Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Cole. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Cole. I'll bring that right over.
08:53Bram Tidewater, Flo Ferris · Founders Park
Flo, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Flo, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
09:00Milo Ferris, Ned Ferris, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Morning, Ned. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Ned. Everything feels possible at this hour.
09:02Elaine Whitlow, Bea Callahan, Cole Whitlow, Dot Ferris · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:46Lark Ferris, Linus Tidewater · Community Orchard & Gardens
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
10:04Sal Marino, Ike Tidewater · The Dune House
Ike! You look hungry. This is not an insult; it is an opportunity.
Ike! You look hungry. This is not an insult; it is an opportunity.