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Lifting the #shantyboat with a house jack to move the cribbing. What could go wrong?
Lifting the #shantyboat with a house jack to move the…
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I think I got a little sun over the last few #shantyboat work days.
I think I got a little sun over the last…
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Benzy on the roof of the #shantyboat
Benzy on the roof of the #shantyboat via Instagram
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Roof work on the #shantyboat at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor.
Roof work on the #shantyboat at the Santa Cruz Yacht…
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Roof work on the #shantyboat
Roof work on the #shantyboat via Instagram
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#shantyboat workday at the Santa Cruz Harbor.
#shantyboat workday at the Santa Cruz Harbor. via Instagram
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One of the most fun parts about being in the #shantyboat on the river is losing control in a wind and damaging the boat against docks and whatnot. We are fixing things so we can have more of this fun.
One of the most fun parts about being in the…
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Sanding the hull of the #shantyboat in preparation for new bottom paint.
Sanding the hull of the #shantyboat in preparation for new…
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#shantyboat on blocks in our worksite at the Santa Cruz Harbor.
#shantyboat on blocks in our worksite at the Santa Cruz…
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The ill-advised madness of reseating the leaky #shantyboat motor well.
The ill-advised madness of reseating the leaky #shantyboat motor well.…
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The #shantyboat gets a visit from Phil and One-eyed Jack while we wait for the boat lift
The #shantyboat gets a visit from Phil and One-eyed Jack…
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When your #Shantyboat Motor won’t start after you get in the harbor, you use your #BoatUS towing
When your #Shantyboat Motor won’t start after you get in…
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Old habits. #shantyboat
Old habits. #shantyboat via Instagram
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Harbor lyfe in the #shantyboat
Harbor lyfe in the #shantyboat via Instagram
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#shantyboat visits the harbor beach in Santa Cruz on the way to dry dock.
#shantyboat visits the harbor beach in Santa Cruz on the…
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Your average house doesn’t rattle down the road at 60 mph 5000 miles a year. So the #shantyboat doors and windows tend to need a little maintenance and repair.
Your average house doesn’t rattle down the road at 60…
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Important #shantyboat business at the end of the workday.
Important #shantyboat business at the end of the workday. via…
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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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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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#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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