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I inherited Captain Rivers’ license plate, PTOWN. When I went to BY&D Insurance office, the women helping me make the change looked at the plates and paused, “I know these plates, “

she said. “These are Captain Rivers’ plates.”

“Who”, I asked.

“Louis Rivers”, she replied with a tone of voice that spoke volumes, a kind of love and nostalgia for a different time.

I had a name and I looked him up. There is quite a Provincetown history to follow in his life.

This piece of yours, Seth, came up in my search. I’d say you captured the spirit of the man, his time and the Provincetown you shared with him. Beautiful writing.

I like to think he is riding around with me on those off season mornings when I do the loop and head over to the wharf and watch the fishing boats head out to sea.

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This is a tender portrait of a beloved friend. Your writing brought him to life. What a remarkable relationship you shared.

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So enjoyed this glimpse of the past . Thank you. And if you speak like you write , and are a friend to boot, who wouldn’t want you to do the eulogy?

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Jul 2, 2022Liked by Seth Rolbein

Another example of fine writing on fishing and fishing men, their personalities and the times gone by. Thanks Seth, for keeping us aware of our history before it is totally lost. I look up to you as an example for passionate and informative writing, something I am trying to learn. B. A.

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One of your best written stories ever, Seth. Your love of the man shows.

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by Seth Rolbein

Beautiful story, well written, Seth. Wish I had known the Louie's.

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by Seth Rolbein

Thank you for sharing this. It brings back memories of beloved days past.

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