Note 5 - Construction Reserve Funds - Construction Reserve Funds (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Withdrawals	$ (17,300)	$ (39,163)	$ (87,820)
Deposits		6,315	27,414
	$ (17,300)	$ (32,848)	$ (60,406)

Represents the amount of withdrawals for construction reserve fund.

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