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Breaker box on #shantyboat now with grounding strap!
Breaker box on #shantyboat now with grounding strap! via Instagram
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Upgrading the #shantyboat.
Upgrading the #shantyboat. via Instagram
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Have we repaired the hull yet? No. Aesthetics comes first on the #shantyboat. Painting windows with a delicious old green.
Have we repaired the hull yet? No. Aesthetics comes first…
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A Tangle of Wires, Shredded Tin, and a Descent Into Madness
Just a few weeks until we leave! Aaaa! Panic! Electrical…
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On the #shantyboat our precision work often achieves tolerances as fine as a 1/4″ or more.
On the #shantyboat our precision work often achieves tolerances as…
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Here is what electrical work on the #shantyboat looks like. Hours under the deck.
Here is what electrical work on the #shantyboat looks like.…
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Because the old system of 9 wires going into a crowded junction box was giving me nightmares. #shantyboat
Because the old system of 9 wires going into a…
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What the hell are we doing?
Well, there is some beer drinking, some power tool noises,…
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#shantyboat hijinx during a “work” day. I think we got “drink beer” and “make todo list” accomplished that day.
#shantyboat hijinx during a “work” day. I think we got…
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Secret 110v plug in for #shantyboat shore power when we are docked in marinas.
Secret 110v plug in for #shantyboat shore power when we…
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Secret 110v plug in for #shantyboat shore power for when we are docked in marinas.
Secret 110v plug in for #shantyboat shore power for when…
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Secret 110v plug in in #shantyboat for when we are docked in marinas.
Secret 110v plug in in #shantyboat for when we are…
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Best Secret History postcard ever. Was $20 ever on it, or is that the joke? Either way: hilarious. This will go in the #shantyboat
Best Secret History postcard ever. Was $20 ever on it,…
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A successful work day at the #shantyboat
A successful work day at the #shantyboat via Instagram
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Secret History of American River People project at the R.Blitzer gallery. Opening reception Friday. #shantyboat #SecretHistory
Secret History of American River People project at the R.Blitzer…
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Secret History exhibition at the Blitzer Gallery opening reception Friday. #shantyboat #SecretHistory #SantaCruz
Secret History exhibition at the Blitzer Gallery opening reception Friday.…
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Secret History exhibition at the Blitzer Gallery opening reception Friday. #shantyboat #SecretHistory #SantaCruz
Secret History exhibition at the Blitzer Gallery opening reception Friday.…
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#shantyboat in the redwoods.
#shantyboat in the redwoods. via Instagram
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#Shantyboat on the loose.
#Shantyboat on the loose. via Instagram
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Secret History #Shantyboat at Roaring Camp, Felton.
Secret History #Shantyboat at Roaring Camp, Felton. via Instagram
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OMG OMG How I love maps. Preparing for life on the #TennesseeRiver from #Knoxville to #Paducah. #Shantyboat #SecretHistory
OMG OMG How I love maps. Preparing for life on…
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This is totally geeky insider info, but i wanted to tell you that the Secret History website has been totally redesigned. Peoplesriverhistory.us #shantyboat #webgeekery
This is totally geeky insider info, but i wanted to…
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Is this the most gorgeous #woodcut ever? #Art by Jacob Simowitz. #shantyboat #RiverLife #SecretHistory #MississippiRiver #diyboats
Is this the most gorgeous #woodcut ever? #Art by Jacob…
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Gingerbread #Shantyboat.
Gingerbread #Shantyboat. via Instagram
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#Shantyboat finally out of quarantine!
#Shantyboat finally out of quarantine! via Instagram
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Photo by George at Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad. #Shantyboat
Photo by George at Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad.…
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All. The. Things. #Shantyboat #cigar #bourbon #trains #sunshine #porchtime
All. The. Things. #Shantyboat #cigar #bourbon #trains #sunshine #porchtime via…
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Secret History #Shantyboat at Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad, Felton. #SecretHistory #BoatsAndTrains #Railroad
Secret History #Shantyboat at Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad,…
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A Secret History of American River People at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History tonight 5-8pm. @santacruzmah @gooddoghazel #Shantyboat #a#Art #BayAreaArt #SocialPracticeArt #River #RiverStreet #DialogicArt #NewMedia #OldMedia #mpls
A Secret History of American River People at the Santa…
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After a long hard workday. #cowboyup #bathwithbourbon #shantyboat #tinytinytub
After a long hard workday. #cowboyup #bathwithbourbon #shantyboat #tinytinytub via…
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SO glad to get back to California. Actually, after three months in the Midwest, this pretty much looks like an apocalyptic dystopia of #traffic, #potholes, and #overcrowding #Shantyboat
SO glad to get back to California. Actually, after three months…
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#Shantyboat stuck in #quarantine at the #California border. #zebra mussels #illegalaliens #securetheborders #pressurewash #sendanextractionteam
#Shantyboat stuck in #quarantine at the #California border. #zebra mussels…
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California agricultural border inspection detaining us to remove zebra mussels on the #shantyboat. #stuckinquarantine #zebramussels #pressurewash #securetheborders #illegalaliens nomusselisillegal
California agricultural border inspection detaining us to remove zebra mussels…
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James and I at Pat’s BBQ in Salt Lake City #shantyboat in tow. #selfie #bestbbqever
James and I at Pat’s BBQ in Salt Lake City…
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Rise and shine in Winnemucca Nevada #shantyboat in tow. #sunrise #selfie #dogs @gooddoghazel
Rise and shine in Winnemucca Nevada #shantyboat in tow. #sunrise…
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#shantyboat trailer with new suspension, springs, wheels, and tires. #Rollin #ballin
#shantyboat trailer with new suspension, springs, wheels, and tires. #Rollin…
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The danger of giving adults crayons at a restaurant.
The danger of giving adults crayons at a restaurant. #shantyboat…
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HyVee Onaha Nebraska. #shantyboat journey back across country.
HyVee Onaha Nebraska. #shantyboat journey back across country. via Instagram
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The Plan. #shantyboat #travel #roadtrip #crosscountry #optimism #praythewheelsstayon
The Plan. #shantyboat #travel #roadtrip #crosscountry #optimism #praythewheelsstayon via Instagram
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#shantyboat trailer gets new axels, wheels and tire’s at Omaha’s Predator Trailer. #ICallNoDeath #preemptivestrike #preventingflaminghighwaydeath
#shantyboat trailer gets new axels, wheels and tire’s at Omaha’s…
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Results of a terrible two boat collision? Bringing both the #shantyboat and Donboat home. #wtf
Results of a terrible two boat collision? Bringing both the…
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James near Burlington Iowa #moody #likeamovieset #river #mississippiriver #photooftheday #night #mixedlighting #moonlight #shantyboat
James near Burlington Iowa #moody #likeamovieset #river #mississippiriver #photooftheday #night…
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#Shantyboat Guys come in tied for third even after a blistering 4th comeback round. #trivia #weknowzerosportsfacts
#Shantyboat Guys come in tied for third even after a…
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American Queen in Burlington #Iowa. #Shantyboat #river #mississippiriver #riverboat #excursion
American Queen in Burlington #Iowa. #Shantyboat #river #mississippiriver #riverboat #excursion…
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Burlington Iowa. #theater #trains #downtown #Shantyboat
Burlington Iowa. #theater #trains #downtown #Shantyboat via Instagram
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#Shantyboat brethren? A duck blind above Burlington #iowa. #hunting #desthpicable
#Shantyboat brethren? A duck blind above Burlington #iowa. #hunting #desthpicable…
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Retired Jr High school teacher LaeUna DeWitt from Davenport who we met in Oquawka. She was hilarious and a formutable teacher. Sample: “If you don’t shape up, I’ll stick my foot so far up your ass you’ll need an operation to get it out.” #Shantyboat #scaryteacher #wouldbecomedian #standup
Retired Jr High school teacher LaeUna DeWitt from Davenport who…
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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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