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@gooddoghazel in historic Oquawka Illinois. #Shantyboat #surprisemural
@gooddoghazel in historic Oquawka Illinois. #Shantyboat #surprisemural via Instagram
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Smirky grin from new #Shantyboat ships mate @jamesrburgess
Smirky grin from new #Shantyboat ships mate @jamesrburgess via Instagram
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Regram from @gooddoghazel. #Shantyboat
Regram from @gooddoghazel. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Apparently the #Shantyboat now has mice. We’re a real ship now. #wherestheshipscat #whybecausewelikeyou #mousecateers
Apparently the #Shantyboat now has mice. We’re a real ship…
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James; “I think your high speed orifice is going to be an area of interest.” #outboardrepair #diagnostics #gettingwet #Shantyboat
James; “I think your high speed orifice is going to…
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Please welcome new ships mate James Burgess with the #Shantyboat for the next several weeks.
Please welcome new ships mate James Burgess with the #Shantyboat…
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Started as selfie to show off my new awesome thrift store pants. #selfiefail #selfiesuccess #newpants #Shantyboat #HIG2015
Started as selfie to show off my new awesome thrift…
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Hand In Glove artist convening in #MPLS at #thesoapfactory. So many artists and arts organizers. #HIG2015 #Shantyboat
Hand In Glove artist convening in #MPLS at #thesoapfactory. So…
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Iowa farm road. #Shantyboat. #sunset #roadtrip #goldenhour
Iowa farm road. #Shantyboat. #sunset #roadtrip #goldenhour via Instagram
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Gray Man watches the Muscatine Pearl Button paddlewheeler. #shantyboat #sunset #mississippiriver #contemplative #moody #ragdoll #river
Gray Man watches the Muscatine Pearl Button paddlewheeler. #shantyboat #sunset…
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Gray Man enjoys the last rays of the setting sun. #shantyboat #sunset #mississippiriver #contemplative #moody #ragdoll #river
Gray Man enjoys the last rays of the setting sun.…
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Secret History interview with Terry Eagle at the McKee Button Factory in Muscatine. #buttons #shantyboat #history #iowa #riverhistory #mississippiriver
Secret History interview with Terry Eagle at the McKee Button…
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A world of buttons at Muscatine’s McKee Button Factory. These are the plastic buttons that replaced pearl buttons in the 60s. #buttons #shantyboat #history #iowa #riverhistory #mississippiriver
A world of buttons at Muscatine’s McKee Button Factory. These…
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Secret History interview with #canoe and #kayak #paddler Jo who grew up in Rock Island between the Rock and Mississippi Rivers. #history #Shantyboat #oralhistory #riverangel
Secret History interview with #canoe and #kayak #paddler Jo who…
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The HyVee Grill, something if a #Midwest phenomena. HyVee is the dominant supermarket chain and in many of them they have a very decent diner-style restaurant with decent prices, free wi-fi, and endless #coffee. It is THE place for #seniors to gather each morning in these #smalltowns. #diner #HyVeeGrill #Shantyboat
The HyVee Grill, something if a #Midwest phenomena. HyVee is…
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“What the Button Workers Want”, demands of 1911 button workers’ strike from the Muscatine History and Industry Center. #militia #thugs #scabs #unions #IWW #iowa #labor #kids #history #1911 #Shantyboat
“What the Button Workers Want”, demands of 1911 button workers’…
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Juvenile Sewers and Carriers Union, 1911 from the Muscatine History and Industry Center. #unions #IWW #iowa #labor #kids #history #1911 #Shantyboat
Juvenile Sewers and Carriers Union, 1911 from the Muscatine History…
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Pearl buttons at the Muscatine History and Industry Center. #Shantyboat #history #mussels #buttons
Pearl buttons at the Muscatine History and Industry Center. #Shantyboat…
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Pearl McGill born near Muscatine in 1895 (here she is 16), worked in Peark Button Fsctories and became a IWW labor organizer, murdered in 1924. #Shantyboat #labororganizer #iww #wobblies
Pearl McGill born near Muscatine in 1895 (here she is…
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Cruz throws a castnet (“atarraya” in Spanish) for shad to use as bait on the docks near the #Shantyboat.
Cruz throws a castnet (“atarraya” in Spanish) for shad to…
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Mike and his grandson Gabe stop by for a chat on the #Shantyboat. Mike’s wife Chris is responsible for the care package.
Mike and his grandson Gabe stop by for a chat…
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Care package madness when I returned to the #Shantyboat this afternoon. Thanks to the good folks of Muscatine Iowa. #carepackage #anongifts #beautifulstrangers
Care package madness when I returned to the #Shantyboat this…
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Gray Man contemplates the lights over the river in Muscatine. #sittingonthedockofthebay #longexposure #contemplative #Shantyboat
Gray Man contemplates the lights over the river in Muscatine.…
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Mexican market in Muscatine. #midwest #latino #notallwhitepeople #Shantyboat
Mexican market in Muscatine. #midwest #latino #notallwhitepeople #Shantyboat via Instagram
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#Shantyboat chillin’ in Muscatine under dramatic skies.
#Shantyboat chillin’ in Muscatine under dramatic skies. via Instagram
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Reminder: Secret History of American River People summer fieldwork fundraiser still on. Link in profile. #Shantyboat
Reminder: Secret History of American River People summer fieldwork fundraiser…
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Mystery electrical drain on the #Shantyboat. Red means bad, especially after a night of charging.
Mystery electrical drain on the #Shantyboat. Red means bad, especially…
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Barge madness. That feeling when you come around a bend and there are two barges passing each other in s narrow channel. #largemarge #killerbarge #maritimedisaster #Shantyboat
Barge madness. That feeling when you come around a bend…
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#Shantyboat at Fairport Iowa. #latenight #starlight #longexposure
#Shantyboat at Fairport Iowa. #latenight #starlight #longexposure via Instagram
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#riverlyfe #Shantyboat
#riverlyfe #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Ships Hound Hazel. #Shantyboat
Ships Hound Hazel. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Buh bye, Quad Cities. #Shantyboat
Buh bye, Quad Cities. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Living the dream. #Shantyboat
Living the dream. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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BNSF Crescent Railroad Bridge across the Mississippi River between Rock Island IL and Davenport IA. #RR #trains #bridges #river #Shantyboat
BNSF Crescent Railroad Bridge across the Mississippi River between Rock…
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BNSF Crescent Railroad Bridge across the Mississippi River between Rock Island IL and Davenport IA. #RR #trains #bridges #river #Shantyboat
BNSF Crescent Railroad Bridge across the Mississippi River between Rock…
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Farmers Market in Davenport Iowa. #Shantyboat
Farmers Market in Davenport Iowa. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Owner Terry Tilka called the cops when I brought my service dog into the Rock Island Brewing Company. He’s not pleased I’m taking his picture for my #ADAlawsuit. #ADA #police #serviceanimal #rockisland #illinois #boycottassholes #Shantyboat
Owner Terry Tilka called the cops when I brought my…
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@gooddoghazel was a huge hit at Antique Archeology in Le Claire Iowa. #Shantyboat #thepickers #digfriendly
@gooddoghazel was a huge hit at Antique Archeology in Le…
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Davenport Farmers Market is extraordinary. #Shantyboat
Davenport Farmers Market is extraordinary. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Davenport Iowa, you need some public docks. #sketchylanding #rivertown #urbaninfrastructure #Shantyboat
Davenport Iowa, you need some public docks. #sketchylanding #rivertown #urbaninfrastructure…
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Interviewed and spent an enjoyable afternoon with Mary Costello author of two volumes of drawings of every bridge crossing the Mississippi River from the gulf to the headwaters. #Shantyboat
Interviewed and spent an enjoyable afternoon with Mary Costello author…
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Boating under blue skies. #Shantyboat #beardedmenofinstagram
Boating under blue skies. #Shantyboat #beardedmenofinstagram via Instagram
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Rock River near Rock Island IL. #Shantyboat
Rock River near Rock Island IL. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Centennial Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island. #Shantyboat
Centennial Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Sylvan Island dam, near Moline Illinois. #Shantyboat
Sylvan Island dam, near Moline Illinois. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Feeling a little lost in the Quad Cities. So much here. Where should I go? Who should I talk to? #Shantyboat
Feeling a little lost in the Quad Cities. So much…
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Water sculpture downtown Rock Island river front. #Shantyboat
Water sculpture downtown Rock Island river front. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island Illinois. #Shantyboat
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island Illinois. #Shantyboat via…
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Highway 74 bridge near Bettendorf Iowa. #Shantyboat
Highway 74 bridge near Bettendorf Iowa. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Waitin’ around at the lock for a barge to lock through. Ho hum. #Shantyboat
Waitin’ around at the lock for a barge to lock…
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Mike Hall of Green Gables Marina, competent mechanic and genuiniy nice fellow. I can’t say enough about Mike. #Shantyboat
Mike Hall of Green Gables Marina, competent mechanic and genuiniy…
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Charming woodshop in Le Claire Iowa. #Shantyboat
Charming woodshop in Le Claire Iowa. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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I’ve made an effort to spend a substantial amount of my summer barefoot. Now my poor little baby-soft feet can almost walk on gravel with impunity. #Shantyboat
I’ve made an effort to spend a substantial amount of…
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Secret History interview with Brian Schadt, City Engineer talking about Davenport, Iowa’s decision not to erect flood walls in favor of their connection with the river. #Shantyboat
Secret History interview with Brian Schadt, City Engineer talking about…
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#Shantyboat head, including drawings by Sasha and Maxine, men’s and women’s urinal, bucket shitter, Pooping 101 guide, and Jesus watching over all.
#Shantyboat head, including drawings by Sasha and Maxine, men’s and…
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Found donut in Davenport Iowa. #Shantyboat
Found donut in Davenport Iowa. #Shantyboat via Instagram
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Full moon over the river in a sketchy night ride on the river. #Shantyboat
Full moon over the river in a sketchy night ride…
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Got a mile down river with the #Shantyboat and Freddie Mercury broke down again. Limping back to Green Gables.
Got a mile down river with the #Shantyboat and Freddie…
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Mike of Green Gables Marina puts the finishing touches on Freddie, readying the #Shantyboat to get back underway after a one-week repair vacation.
Mike of Green Gables Marina puts the finishing touches on…
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Somehow in this crazy mixed up world I interview people for my art project and they give ME gifts. #Shantyboat #applebread #localhoney #bananabread #unexpectedgifts
Somehow in this crazy mixed up world I interview people…
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Though I’d heard of the ritual, my first time getting coined. It is hard to be an anti-authoritarian when they are such badass dudes and have such cool tchotchkes. #Shantyboat #secrethandshake #freedrinks #gettingcoined #rescuedivers #retiredcops
Though I’d heard of the ritual, my first time getting…
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Steve Ebel, Mississippi River diver shows off his scull boat. #Shantyboat
Steve Ebel, Mississippi River diver shows off his scull boat.…
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Secret History interviewee Rhonda Anderson talks about keeping bees. #Shantyboat
Secret History interviewee Rhonda Anderson talks about keeping bees. #Shantyboat…
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The deer are so tame here in Illinois they stick their heads right through the wall to be petted. #Shantyboat #friendlydeer
The deer are so tame here in Illinois they stick…
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Off across the river in the Donboat to an interview in Hanpton IL. #Shantyboat
Off across the river in the Donboat to an interview…
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Audio orgasm: listening to both a recording of our July thunderstorm and the music of Gillian Welsh on our old radio when a train passes by outside and the Moka pot begins to bubble. #auralpleasure #allthethings #Shantyboat #breakfastmagic #soundoftrains #coffeesweetcoffee
Audio orgasm: listening to both a recording of our July…
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