Merry Christmas! :)

Happy Halloween From TDS! :)

"That's some snake costume, but
the Halloween party

ended three hours ago--now scram!"

It's Time to Celebrate! :)

"Time to get this party started!"

 

 "It sure was swell of La Bartista to throw this Maverick-themed shindig for my birthday.

I can hardly wait to enjoy a slice of my cake!

First, I'll go see who all is here--there's plenty of time for cake."

 

 "Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack--guess what day it is? It's hump day!

Oh, and it's also your birthday."

 

 "Happy Birthday, Jack! I know the invite said only one guest,

but the Moore the merrier." 

 

"I wasn't sure what gift to buy for you, Jack,

so I'm giving you this money I just won."

 

 "Your old Pappy says, 'Happy Birthday!'"

"Your old Uncle says, 'Where's the cake?'"

 

"STELLA! It's my birthday...can I please have my watch back now?" 

 

"This gift has a nice 'ring' to it!"

"Here, this ring looks better on you than it does on me."

 

"Cindy, you look like you could use some cake--and a bath."

 

"Now, it's time for cake!"

 

"Sorry, Jack...the cake is all gone!"

 

"Forgive me, Jack...I didn't mean to take the last piece of cake."

 

"SURPRISE!"

 

"I baked you another carrot cake, Jack!"

 

"Goldie, you saved the day--the birthday,

that is!"



National Day of the Cowboy 2015 :)

Howdy Partners!

Since today is the 11th annual National Day of the Cowboy, I thought it would be a great time to share some portraits of Jack Kelly as Bart Maverick which I've scanned from slides in the Kellection.

Now, some purists might quibble that Bart is a gambler, not a cowboy. But, if you ask me, he sure looks like a cowboy here:

And, here:

And, definitely here:

So, does Bart Maverick also qualify as a cowboy? You bet! ;)

Tee Time Pt. III - A Father's Day Finale and Coming Attractions! :)

Happy Father's Day to All Daddies!

I couldn't think of a better day to wrap up our look at Jack Kelly and golf, what with lots of pops getting new clubs for Dad's Day and the U.S. Open in full "swing".

JK participated in many celebrity golf tournaments over the years. Below is a terrific photo from one such event. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says, "Bill D. and Jack Kelly - Celebrity Golf 1964". (If anyone can provide more info about this pic, please let me know!)

And, here's another great glimpse of JK in golfing togs. This color image was scanned from a vintage transparency which came with a bunch of other celebrity slides I purchased some time ago. I don't know when or where this was snapped, but I love JK's tousled hair!  And, as far as I know, this slide has never been published--until now. :)

COMING SOON IN TDS:

• Bon Appetit, JK!
• All the world's a stage--especially when Jack Kelly is the star!
• And more--stay tuned! :)

Happy Easter From La Bartista & "TDS"! :)

Image from TheGraphicsFairy.com