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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - shares | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] |  |
Limited Partners - Common Units Issued (adjusted for the March 2019 Reverse Split) | 18,178,100 | 18,178,100
Limited Partners - Common Units Outstanding (adjusted for the March 2019 Reverse Split) | 18,178,100 | 18,178,100
Limited Partners - Preferred Units Issued | 12,983,333 | 12,983,333
Limited Partners - Preferred Units Outstanding | 12,983,333 | 12,983,333

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