The Dashing Rogue

05/01/2025

Maybe you've seen that our Beer Mistress is sick with terminal lung disease. If you want to send her love for her birthday this May 10- details of her fundraiser are here and you can always follow her Bucket List adventures at Shannon's Sunflowers
https://gofund.me/9d0896c0

It's MAY! I'm turning 43 on May 10, and for my birthday this year I'm raising money to knock things off my Bucket List! Far as I can figure based on how I've been doing at Pulmonary Rehab, I maybe have another year of really good Shenanigans in me before my oxygen requirements have me limited in my ability to get out and around. Anything more than that will be a blessing, and I will maximize my time as I am able!

I first publicized my Bucket List back in December on my blog. There are certain things that are unlikely because of my limitations but some are absolutely attainable AND it's evolving as people offer me cool life experiences that I've been saying YES to.

I've got a GoFundMe https://gofund.me/9d0896c0 and several folks have asked for Venmo, so I set one up. -Jones-4001
I'm going to write a blog to delve into this further but YES, I am appealing Social Security Disability and applying for jobs that I think I am able to do... nothing has panned out yet, but I am optimistic that some opportunity to earn money will present itself.

In the meantime, thank you for your support- be it financially, emotionally, in mail, messages, and hugs. Love to you all.

09/23/2024

Good morning friends! As I embrace my new mindset of actually ASKING for help, I find myself in need of a few things that will help me continue my transition to "new normal". If you or someone you know is able to work with me on the following things, please know that I will be immensely grateful.

1) Does anyone have experience with RSS feeds on YouTube? I'm going to shut down The Dashing Rogue site because I won't be physically able to do beer dinners anymore and unless my condition improves I won't be able to record anything either because I can't speak without coughing or losing my breath for any length of time. But I ADORE the magic we made on the podcast and don't want to lose it. It is set up as an RSS feed now, and we have a DR YouTube channel. It says there's an RSS option. If someone can help me get that migrated, I'd be especially appreciative.

2) Since I have been self employed for the past 8 years, it seems I do not qualify for any state (NJ) or federal disability even though my condition 100% qualifies. Does anyone know of any programs that help folks in my situation or lawyers who may be able to help me make a case? My budget had planned to keep working- both in the off season and through the next 25 years of my life, so this sudden influx of new and chronic expenses is not sustainable. ANY insights, experiences, or referrals absolutely followed up on.

3) My official diagnosis is Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Connective Tissue Disease. ILD is not super common (estimated 400,000 cases in the US) so I am joining online groups to try to meet people and learn from their experiences but if you know anyone who is also fighting these diseases and can get me in touch, that would be fabulous. I have an appointment with the Rheumatology Team in mid-October when I will officially learn my Autoimmune Diagnosis, but that seems much less relevant now as the other two diseases are providing enough challenges on their own. The most relevant part of the Autoimmune diagnosis is that it rules me out as a candidate for lung transplant because my body is likely to reject any organs as foreign bodies.

I know there will be more, but I appreciate you reading this far. Pic from porch sitting time at yesterday's GORDON family reunion in Manheim. Video to follow.

12/22/2023

We're going to be revamping our website in the New Year and aren't 100% certain how to migrate the Podcast. If you have any favorite episodes, now may be a good time to download them!

For three long years we brought you our outrageous stories and silly anecdotes.  We love craft beer, but on our podcast we talk about almost anything! Join us for beer reviews, brewery impressions, pairing ideas, and stories of our shenanigans.  Want us to bring it back?  It takes a lot of work- ...

12/12/2023

Now booking private dinners and Holiday events!
Our custom dinners also make the perfect gift!

717-283-6985
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10/09/2023

Wouldn't this be an epic holiday tradition? Give us a call to set up your beer pairing dinner:

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07/25/2023

Today was full circle in a LOT of ways…
My 40th birthday champagne, chilled in my 30th birthday gift (thank you Ian Boston McCafferty!), drank from my Dashing Rogue cup around a table gifted to me by a friend of 24 years (thank you Cheryl Lynn-Peters Koontz) and painted for the original Bright Spot Cafe.… celebrating the official purchase of the real estate of Bright Spot Sea Isle

Today I have much to be thankful for. Especially all of YOU and your support of me & Beer Mistress along the way.
Huzzah !!

07/23/2023

Some days, you just meet the darndest people!!
Enjoying a leisurely summer night in Sea Isle
Home of my newest adventure spot sea isle
Beer Mistress

04/07/2023

Made the same life mistake for the 3rd time…
Introduced a friend to Galavant!
Songs stuck in head. Grinning silly for hours. So pleased. This is so brilliant. Like- a musical Ted Lasso

03/21/2023

Serving up Chicken Piccata for clients today. The bright citrus is perfect for this spring afternoon.
Give us a call for your Private Dinner or large scale catering needs
717-283-6985

01/07/2022

For all of you loyal fans who've listened in the past... now's your chance to get in on the next round of Shenanigans.

12/28/2021

Last minute opening for New Years Eve at the Jersey Shore!! The family we served last night is still raving. Stay in, stay safe and cozy but make some awesome memories!
For this occasion we are available from Cape May to Ocean City, NJ.
Give us a call- 609-263-2000
Offered in conjunction with Beer Mistress & Shoobies by Bright Spot

11/17/2021

Surprise! If you’ve already purchased your Thanksgiving Meal OR Order by Saturday, November 20th at 7pm, you will receive 10% off on our December Holiday Dinner Deals! Plan ahead and save big while wowing your guests this holiday season

Easy online ordering!
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