Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Deferred Financing Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Deferred Financing Costs [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs	$ 656	$ 900
Amortization for Future Years [Abstract]
2021	225
2022	225
2023	206
Total amortization	$ 656	$ 900

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for financing costs.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for financing costs.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for financing costs.

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Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs.

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