Hey, ladles and jellyspoons! 🎉 Tim Dowd here, coming to you live from my balcony in sunny Tenerife with a quick update on everything happening this week! ☀️
🚨 Big news about Balcony Banter! 🚨 If you want to join the Zoom call, you’ll need to register in advance—no more public links, folks! Don’t worry, it’s super easy, and you’ll get the link automatically when you sign up. 📩
Here’s what’s coming up:
✅ March 18: Chris Godfrey in Los Cristianos
✅ March 19: Joanne Hurley at Royal Palm Hotel
✅ New event on Thursday—details coming soon!
🎥 TurboScribe is a game-changer! I’m now transcribing my past vlogs into blog posts—so if you don’t have time to watch the full videos, you can skim the highlights instead!
💰 Want to support the channel? You can now sponsor me via PayPal (use “Friends & Family” so PayPal doesn’t take a cut)! And if you want a shoutout on Freaky Friday, just let me know. 😉
👉 Book your spot for Balcony Banter here: timothydowd.com
👉 Subscribe for more Tenerife adventures!
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File Name: Ecamm Live Recording on 2025-03-16 at 13:40:13
Duration: 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Speaker: Tim Dowd
Topic: Updates on upcoming events, booking procedures, blog updates, and YouTube content
Key Points & Topics Discussed:
1. Intro & General Updates
• Tim Dowd introduces himself and his channel, Living With MS in Tenerife.
• He is broadcasting from his balcony on a Sunday afternoon.
• Mentions a small news update regarding upcoming events.
2. Upcoming Events & Booking Information
• Talks about Balcony Banter and The Calling Show for Paddy’s Day (March 17).
• Doubts that many people will attend due to the holiday but offers a way to register.
• Provides instructions to register via timothydowd.com under the “Events” section.
• Lists upcoming guests and events:
• March 18: Chris Godfrey in Los Cristianos.
• March 19: Joanne Hurley at Royal Palm Hotel.
• New event on Thursday (details to be added soon).
• Other events available for booking:
• Balcony Banter
• Freaky Friday
• Midweek Meetup
• Morning Walk
3. New Registration Process for Balcony Banter (Zoom Call)
• The Zoom link is no longer public to prevent misuse.
• Users must register to receive an automatic email with the Zoom link.
• The system ensures that only real email addresses are used.
• Events happen every Monday at 6:30 PM (18:30 WET).
• Only eight spots are currently available.
• Encourages booking in advance to secure a spot.
4. Website & Blog Updates
• Blog updates now include past vlogs transcribed into blog posts.
• Examples of recent blog topics:
• Winds, Waves, and Waffles
• Rare Blood Moon
• Tuesday Walk with Bully
• Uses TurboScribe for transcribing YouTube videos and creating summaries.
• If anyone wants their YouTube video transcribed, they can reach out.
5. Changes to the ‘Live’ Page
• The Live page no longer has a button to go live.
• Instead, it redirects users to register for the Zoom call directly.
• Users can register up to one minute before the event starts.
• If someone is late, they can email Tim for a direct link.
6. Sponsorship & Donations
• Website has a Sponsor section for those who wish to support the channel.
• Encourages using PayPal’s “Friends & Family” option to avoid fees and maintain privacy.
• Supporters can choose to remain anonymous or receive a shoutout on Freaky Friday.
7. Meditation Videos & YouTube Content
• Has two meditation videos on the website & YouTube:
• One for falling asleep.
• One for waking up.
• Encourages users to check them out.
8. Final Remarks & Call to Action
• Reminds viewers to visit timothydowd.com for event bookings and blogs.
• Encourages subscribing to his YouTube channel, liking the video, and sharing it on Facebook or YouTube.
• Signs off as Tim Dowd for Living With MS in Tenerife.
Conclusion
This transcript mainly provides event updates, booking changes, and blog enhancements. The key takeaway is that Zoom calls now require registration, and there’s an easier way to access blogs and past vlogs. Tim also shares information on how to support his channel through PayPal donations and mentions new meditation videos.