Ladles and jelly spoons, it’s your favourite windblown wanderer — Tim Dowd, live from a very blustery Tenerife!
Today’s Midweek Meetup was almost a Midair Takeoff — it’s blowing a proper hoolie out here! I set up at the Nebula Café (trying not to get blown off my seat), chatted with amazing guests like Ramses from Cameroon (via France!), and met viewers live and in person — including a delightful Danish family who now know what “Sormeo” means!
We talk red weather warnings, dive deep into the Zoom.Earth wind maps, try (and fail) to show a video from my desktop, and chat all things Tenerife, YouTube, and even spicy asparagus with mango chutney — yes, really!
I also get a bit personal, opening up about my daughter Stephanie’s health and the challenges she’s facing. (Big love to everyone who sent kind messages — it means the world.)
Plus:
• Shoutouts to Tenerife Tez, Foggy, and all the usual suspects
• Tech tips for livestreamers (shoutout to Rode Capture!)
• Why I’m now called Timothy Sormeo Tochter (you’ll see…)
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See you Friday for Freaky Friday!
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Here’s a detailed summary of your most recent transcript: “It’s blowing a Hoolie” (1h 21m), recorded on April 3, 2025.
Overview:
This video is a midweek livestream by Tim Dowd, part of his “Living With MS in Tenerife” series. The title “It’s blowing a hoolie” refers to the very windy weather conditions in Tenerife that day. Tim sets up his stream outside the Nebula Café but has to contend with the intense wind, which becomes a recurring theme throughout.
Key Highlights:
1. Opening and Setup (0:00 – 5:00)
• Tim greets viewers with his trademark “Ladles and jelly spoons.”
• He jokes about the wind possibly blowing his camera over.
• Mentions his current location: the Mind Hotel and Tropical Park.
• Introduces viewers to Alejandro and demonstrates some camera preset controls.
• Chats with Ramses, a tourist from France originally from Cameroon, who’s vacationing in Tenerife.
2. Live Viewer Interaction & Chats (5:00 – 15:00)
• Tim gives instructions for viewers to find him on YouTube.
• Engages with Ramses and shows off the two-camera setup.
• Talks with viewers via live chat; names like Lorraine, Peter, Craig, and Foggy appear.
• Weather warnings are discussed, including a red wind alert.
• Tim shares efforts to export video footage to show stormy visuals.
3. Tech Talk and Weather Forecasting (15:00 – 25:00)
• Tim attempts to showcase a video clip of the windy conditions.
• Provides a detailed weather forecast using zoom.earth, explaining how high winds are approaching from the Azores.
• Discusses how incoming fronts might bring rain and cooler conditions by Friday/Saturday.
4. Personal Stories & Humor (25:00 – 40:00)
• Shares dinner plans: leftover pasta with feta and asparagus in mango chutney.
• Promotes fellow YouTubers like “Tenerife Tez on Tour” and his own blog (timothydowd.com).
• Talks about viewer meet-ups and shows how to schedule Zoom calls via his website.
• Engages with Danish tourists, joking about names and free schnapps.
5. Promoting Local Villas and Collaborations (40:00 – 50:00)
• Gives a shout-out to “Villa Las Vistas” and explains how to book it via his channel.
• Encourages viewers to reach out if they want to join his walks or collabs.
• Gives directions and bus advice for getting around Tenerife (especially to Santa Cruz).
6. Viewer Stats & Channel Analytics (50:00 – 55:00)
• Shows off his YouTube stats: over 3.2 million lifetime views and growing subscriber base.
• Shares tips on using the YouTube app “Rode Capture” for live streaming and picture-in-picture views.
7. Serious Personal Update – Stephanie’s Health (55:00 – 1:05:00)
• Tim opens up about his daughter Stephanie’s serious health condition (brain tumor surgery).
• Explains how the situation is affecting her family, including financial strain and her recovery process.
• Talks about a potential GoFundMe campaign to support her, though she’s hesitant to launch it.
8. Ending Banter & Community Vibes (1:05:00 – End)
• Continues interacting with viewers, making jokes about cold weather and Tenerife “cough.”
• Promotes his upcoming Friday stream at Monte Cristo.
• Wraps up with classic lightheartedness and appreciation for his community.
Overall Tone:
Friendly, humorous, and heartfelt — classic Tim Dowd. He blends local weather updates, live tech challenges, personal anecdotes, viewer shout-outs, and a sincere moment around his daughter’s health, all wrapped in a chill, livestream format.