Episode
Day 5881
Day 5881 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Dell Tanner went over on the cobbles carrying rather too much at once and is spending a few days in Seahaven General. Fog has come in off the bay and stopped, very precisely, at the edge of town. Dell Tanner is in Seahaven General after they went over on the cobbles carrying rather too much at once. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Bench at The Orchard Gate 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
01:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
05:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
07:00Fog has come in off the bay and stopped, very precisely, at the edge of town.
09:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
09:00Dell Tanner went over on the cobbles carrying rather too much at once and is spending a few days in Seahaven General.
10:00The tide is out further than usual. Bev Tanner has gone to look at what it left behind.
12:00A form has been filed correctly at the first attempt. Town Hall is quietly jubilant.
12:31Both sides are heard at length. Neither changes its mind, warmly.
13:01Whatever Milo Ferris and Bev Tanner were circling, they have landed on it.
14:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
14:37Marla Finch and Bea Callahan kept their word and finished what they started.
16:00A kite is stuck in the big park tree. A committee is forming.
17:00A seagull has stolen Lark Ferris's sandwich near the dock. Again.
17:22Hattie Whitlow and Bram Tidewater no longer need a reason to call round.
19:00The light over Seahaven Springs this evening is almost unreasonably good.
19:14Whatever Marla Finch and Elaine Whitlow were circling, they have landed on it.
21:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
21:53Edie Gorse has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
22:00The Anchor's piano is being played by Milo Ferris, who cannot play piano.
22:07Ike Tidewater has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
22:08Nell Tidewater is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:21Iris Brody has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
22:26Posy Gorse has proposed a toast to the concept of Thursdays.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Kip, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:03Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:04Edie Gorse, Wren Gorse · The Gorse House
There you are, Wren. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Wren. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:15Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
There you are, Iris. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Iris. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:17Bev Tanner, Cass Tanner · Bev's House
There you are, Cass. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Cass. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:24Edie Gorse, Posy Gorse · The Gorse House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
08:06Jonah Ferris, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
Morning, Ned. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Ned. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:47Hattie Whitlow, Flo Ferris · Founders Park
Well if it isn't Flo. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Flo. How's the day treating you?
09:03Lark Ferris, Linus Tidewater · Community Orchard & Gardens
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
09:07Cole Whitlow, Opal Ferris · Seahaven General
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
09:16Dell Tanner, Nell Tidewater · Seahaven Mutual
I keep meaning to ask somebody about that, and then I never do.
I keep meaning to ask somebody about that, and then I never do.
09:21Elaine Whitlow, Alma Callahan, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.