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Long-Term Incentive Plan (Director Equity-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (Director [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Director [Member]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Line Items]
Units granted	16,424	20,054	20,284
Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Compensation	$ 533	$ 523	$ 446
Distribution equivalents	267	195	139
Changes in market value of phantom units	2,535	973	568
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Fair Value of Shares Issued	3,335	1,691	1,153
Compensation paid in cash	422	345	292
Director Compensation Paid in Limited Partner Units	85	170	140
Total director compensation	3,842	2,206	1,585
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Equivalents Charged to Partners Capital	(267)	(195)	(139)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense	$ 3,575	$ 2,011	$ 1,446

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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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-Publisher FASB

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The total fair value of shares issued during the period under a deferred compensation arrangement.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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