The island is open, up and running. First resident, Edgar Reed, moved over on Friday, to be followed closely by Susan and Rob Reece on Saturday. Joan Faccenda arrived on Sunday, courtesy of the ERTC, and Bruce and Nan Bogart and daughters boated across that afternoon also. I watched Mike assist the Stricklers, Tom and Linda, launch the little green boat that was the Willeys. The Reeces were expecting to meet Evan for a meal, but were planning to leave quite early since they wanted to be in a good spot to cheer Duncan on as he planned to run the Boston Marathon today. I remember many years ago a former superintendent of the island ran this race, but I think this is the first ``islander'' to attempt this feat. We wish him a good race, and wonder if he'll see either Scott or Dina Hutchinson near the starting line, as they live in Hopkinton, the starting place.

I ran into Susan Bean in the supermarket, and her plans for the school vacation concerning checking in with all the New Hampshire relatives. Scott has to work, so she's traveling alone. They had been over to the neighboring state for the Easter holiday, where they celebrated by going ``out'' for dinner. What a treat for the usual cook!

Eleanor Morrell called last night with the exciting news that granddaughter Jessie Polackwich has been accepted at Harvard Law School. She had heard affirmatively from several other places, but was holding out for Harvard, and it was the last one she heard from. Jess and her mom, Debbie, had been in Brunswick during the Easter festivities, which also included the celebration of a significant birthday for Eleanor. The Jim Morrell family is currently in Florida ``doing'' the theme parks, and new baby, Isadora Osgood, plus Mom, Dad and stepbrother, Elliot, are now in Williamsburg, Virginia where Chris Osgood has family, that they will be able to introduce Isadora to. It's also a great time of year to show Colonial Williamsburg off to great advantage to Elliot.

I can hardly wait to get my first peek at the island tomorrow.