Jamie Thingelstad

The SEAT Leon is at capacity with our luggage.

Episode 136 of the Omni Show podcast just showed up with me as the guest! I recorded this a couple weeks ago with Andrew Mason and it is great to see it live. The Omni Show is also trying out video and I agreed to give it a try so there is also a video version on YouTube.

This was really fun for me because I am a regular listener of the Omni Show podcast and an avid user of OmniFocus for a very long time. I was excited to get an opportunity to share and go deeper on this topic. I hope you enjoy it too!

Some links to things that I mentioned in the interview:

• MacSparky and the OmniFocus 4 Field Guide
• Meg Edwards of GTD Focus. I specifically highlighted episode 125 of the Omni Show with her.

P.S.: A huge thank you to Pete Edstrom who was on episode 133 for introducing me to Andrew and team!

Delicious pint of Guinness at O’Connors Pub in Killarney while listening to some music.

Weather: Cool in the morning and evening. Very comfortable the rest of the day. High of 62 °F.

• Jamie up at 8:00 AM feeling groggy. Stir everyone else awake to get going.
• Tasty breakfast at Curious Cat Cafe.
• Walked to Killarney Bike Rental.
• Rented four bikes for the day to explore Killarney National Park.
• Rode to Torc Waterfall and then hiked up to the top of the waterfall and back down along another path, then crossed back to Torc waterfall to get bikes.
• Rode bikes to Muckross House for lunch at the restaurant and then walk the grounds.
• Rode bikes to Muckross Abbey and Graveyard.
• Rode bikes back to Muckross Traditional Farm but decided to not go.
• Rode bikes back to Muckross House to spend gorgeous evening time on the giant lawn.
• Rode bikes back to Killarney Bike Rentals to return them.
• Walk back to town center to Kitty O’Se’s. Did not have reservation and only table was outside. It was cold but we decided to do it anyway! All four of us ordered the Fish & Chips. Struck up a conversation with a local tour guide at dinner who gave us some pointers on other places we are going.
• Walk back to Airbnb to rest and relax.
• Mazie and Jamie went out so Jamie could have a Guinness at O’Connors Pub and listen to live music.
• Mazie and Jamie explored Killarney a bit before returning to AIrbnb.

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Self-serve dog wash station in Killarney. First I’ve ever seen of that. 🐕🧽

The gardens around Muckross House were amazing.

Muckross Abbey was very interesting to explore and learn the history. The courtyard with the Yew tree was mesmerizing.

Great tree.

Visited Torc Waterfall, fairly crowded. Then walked all the stairs to the top, less crowded. Nice hike.

Had a fun day on our rented bikes from Killarney Bike Rental exploring Killarney National Park.

I do a lot of writing on my blog and the Weekly Thing. I hope that through writing regularly I can become a better writer. When we go on trips Mazie often keeps a travel journal. The old way — on paper with a pencil. Sometimes I get to read her writing and it blows me away how well she writes. 👏

When we travel in Europe I’m always pleasantly surprised to see all the various privacy notices that websites are required to provide. I smile and press the appropriate button to reject all tracking. So easy.

Today marks the 20th anniversary of thingelstad.com! Twenty years ago I posted about the difficulty in redeeming a hot air balloon gift certificate. Now 8,676 posts later my blog is something I treasure and is growing and improving all the time, with many more years ahead!

Weather: Sunny. High of 67 °F. Pretty cool after sunset.

• Jamie gets some sleep on flight, everyone else not so much.
• DL114 arrives in Dublin slightly early at 10:39 AM local time. 🛬
• Clear passports and get luggage.
• Pick up SEAT Leon from NewWay rental. Make sure we have all insurance options. Figure out how to fit all of our luggage. Just barely fits.
• Drive to Killarney. Soundtrack was U2, Foo Fighters, The High Kings. Stop at Barrack Obama Plaza to get Jamie coffee and a Coke. Kids slept the whole time.
• First experience on narrow Irish roads — wow there is not much room for two way traffic.
• Stop at Killarney Brewing & Distilling for a beer and a snack.
• Check into AirBnb in Killarney and get settled.
• Walk around Killarney and explore shops.
• Dinner at Hilliard’s.
• Walk back to rental to rest and get some sleep.

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Drove three hours to Killarney today after landing in Dublin. Had to learn how to do everything opposite with right-hand drive, shifting with my left hand, driving on the left side of the road, and oh so many roundabouts. Did pretty good!

Our Airbnb for our stay in Killarney, Ireland.

Weather: Warm and Sunny in Minneapolis.

• Packing, packing, repacking, confused, not sure bringing the right things, packing. 🧳
• Prepare camera, computer, and related equipment. 📷
• Visit Edina Art Fair.
• Lyft to airport.
• Suitcase statistics in pounds: Tammy 48, Jamie 42, Mazie 35, Tyler 31.
• Met couple from Seattle waiting for Dublin flight who were rerouted through Minneapolis after their Boston flight was late. They had eight kids from 18 to 4 years old who were at home on their own. Their final destination was Madrid, Spain.
• Take off DL114 MSP → DUB. 🛫

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DL114 ready to take us to Dublin!

We made a quick visit to the Edina Art Fair after we finished packing for our trip to Ireland and heading to the airport. It was fun to get to see the art even if it was a bit hurried. Artists that caught our eye included:

• Tiny People Big Laughs
• Chuck U Art
• Brian Schmidt of Lower Woodland Studios
• Shantina Hatfield of Cedar Lane Designs
• Raelyn Larson and Tim Pahs
• Todd Voss (no website)

Tammy liked this sculpture “Willie Fly” and decided it should find a home with us. Very cool.