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List of Why I Loved Bill Bulldog

Bill Bulldog was our gorgeous British Bull Dog. We were so lucky to have Bill in our lives for eleven wonderful years. Bill was like no other dog we ever had before. A gentle boy ~ a character!  My granddaughter was always scared of dogs, but adored Bill, for to her he wasn’t a dog ~ he was a ‘Bill’.


A face only his Mother could love and she did
Bill bulldog was his name
Bill was a character
Bill was adorable
Bill knew it ~ he was such a Diva
Bill had so many facial expressions
blinking his eyes rapidly – Bill’s pathetic look
jutting his jaw forward – Bill’s naughty look
tossing his head in disdain – Bill’s diva look
bounding toward you whilst running sideways ~
Bill’s ‘get out of my way look ~ I don’t think I can stop’
Bill on rising would roll on his back ~ legs in the air ~ rocking from side to side
as if welcoming a new day ~ you could almost hear him shrieking with glee
Bill loved all homosapiens for what they might have in their pockets
Bill was always on the lookout for treats
Bill ignored other dogs – never thinking he was one
Bill’s snoring kept me awake – stereophonic sounds with hubby joining in too
as he aged Bill became a late riser
needing gentle persuasion to go for a pee
aghast that we had woken him at such an unearthly hour
Bill’s fierce demeanor was a mask he wore
to hide his loving character
Bill would lick you to death 
Bill loved to lick
but licking his food was not something Bill did
Bill would gulp it down at the speed of light
Bill was our handsome Boy
Bill was a ‘one off’ – for when they made Bill they broke the mould 
Bill was unique
Bill was our Boy
Bill brought us so much laughter and tears
Bill I miss you so…

Written 30th July 2019

3rd PLACE
Contest: Writing Challenge 3, July 2019 – List
Sponsor: Dear Heart

Contest Strand Pick 5
Sponsor Brian Strand 
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Panagiota Romios August 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM Anne, dear Anne. So happy you have third place. In my heart,my heart, though, you are always in first place. Your genuineness, is impressive. Panagiota Ann Gilmour August 16, 2019 at 1:16 AM Oh sweet Panagiota you say the loveliest things, bless you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France August 12, 2019 at 7:14 PM Ann congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write Ann Gilmour August 13, 2019 at 10:55 AM Many thanks Constance for my win in your lovely contest. I do appreciate your time and effort taken in sponsoring a contest and I thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Elizabeth Kinch August 12, 2019 at 6:04 AM Our love for our animals is so special. Rolo is my very special pet. When I fell, my other two dogs trotted off taking themselves home, Rolo never left my side trying to lock my tears away. Congratulations on your win for Bill Ann xx Ann Gilmour August 12, 2019 at 8:52 AM Ohh that is so touching Elizabeth, it brought tears to my eyes, knowing that Rolo sat with you licking your tears, bless him. Animals will always give us unconditional love and I do really miss having a dog, but with P this is not now an option. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Merryman August 8, 2019 at 9:16 PM Such a sweet tribute to your Bill! Congrats on your win, Ann. Blessings, Kim Ann Gilmour August 9, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thank you so much Kim, how lovely to meet you and thank you for your congrats and comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen August 8, 2019 at 4:09 AM - Bill was a very special dog, Ann - A faithful friend for eleven years ... deeply missed - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour August 9, 2019 at 7:58 AM Oh, thank you so much Anne-Lise, yes Bill was a very special dog, but then I suppose each and every dog owner has there very own 'special dog'. Dogs always give us unconditional love, what would life be without them? Many thanks for you comments and congrats dear Anne-Lise. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios August 3, 2019 at 9:11 PM This is perfect Ann,,Your Bill sounds like a delightful dog. IVe had 14 cats . All delightful and a star in their own unique way! I do have one cat, Irene. Would prefer two, but that's more work. I do miss my lost, soft souls.. Panagiota ^..^ Ann Gilmour August 4, 2019 at 3:31 PM Thank you so much Panagiota for your welcome visit and lovely comments about my Bill. Wow 14 cats how wonderful and I love the name Irene! It is always heartbreaking when they leave us, but we still have the lovely memories to cherish - bless them all. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham July 31, 2019 at 3:19 AM A sad verse Ann, and I can relate, we've had two spaniels now gone and its heart-breaking when you lose them, they are part of the family. Tom Ann Gilmour July 31, 2019 at 4:40 AM Yes it was devastating when Bill passed in September 2008, but even more devastating was when Frank died on 27th Dec 2008 - just 3 months after, and for many years I was surviving in a bubble, not really sure I wanted to carry on. But here I am 10 years on and now I am able to smile and sing again! Plus PS has really given me a new lease of life! Thanks for your welcome visit Tom, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Michelle Faulkner July 30, 2019 at 1:37 PM Bill reminds me of our late basset hound Sadie -and I still miss her so, like you miss your Bill- Ann Gilmour July 30, 2019 at 2:14 PM Ohh, it sounds like your sweet Sadie was a character too! Their going leaves a great big hole in your heart. Thank you Michelle for your welcome visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier July 30, 2019 at 9:14 AM So many reasons to love Bill. I love that "Bill loved all homosapiens". Such an endearing poem, Ann. Ann Gilmour July 30, 2019 at 9:20 AM Haha, especially if they had food! So glad you enjoyed it Line and I hope it brought a smile... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison July 30, 2019 at 7:56 AM What a wonderful tribute to Bill I thoroughly enjoyed reading of his antics, your memories will always remain and they are immortalised forever in this charming poem:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour July 30, 2019 at 8:08 AM Thank you so much Jan, yes Bill was truly a character loved by all who knew him. So whenever I see that waddle from behind I know it is a bulldog and always try to say hello and give them a stroke. I would love another dog, but not possible now, so instead I enjoy stroking other peoples dogs as they stroll along the prom. Postive vibes are blowing your way dear Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit July 30, 2019 at 7:13 AM Your list of happy memories is a pleasure to read, Ann..Bill was family, as so well illustrated in your words of love. Ann Gilmour July 30, 2019 at 7:20 AM He certainly was Vijay and when listing all of those happy memories I could hear him gently snoring - bless him. Now sadly I am on my own, Bill passed just 3 months before my dear husband, and because of Parkinson's I can no longer have a dog. Oh well my memories will never die. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and welcome visit Vijay. With kindest thoughts Ann xx