Monday, May 18, 2009

A little contest! And an easy one at that!

I'm enjoying the magazine Equine Wellness that my sister got me for Christmas, and Saturday I received this new issue. Isn't it funny how immediately the eye discerns something "not quite right"? I caught it on this cover right away. What about you guys? The first, second, and third reader to comment, correctly identifying the same thing I noticed, gets a BTB pen! Of course you'll have to give me your address via email if you win.

(I suggest you click the image to enlarge)



I'm in no position to point fingers, having had my share of typos/misspellings/improper usage. In the interest of meeting my goal of posting daily, accuracy can sometimes take the back seat. Thanks to those who have reported errors in my blog--it's much better if someone points it out so that I can correct it. You can always report errors via comments, or if you're kind enough to take the time, email me at behindthebit at gmail dot com.


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16 comments:

  1. A. BlegenMay 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Lime does not equal Lyme disease. Pretty sad that basic proof reading wasn't there though. Oh, and my email is: appychik@hotmail.com :-)

    I think I'm right.

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  2. RachelMay 18, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    First off, the involved sentence is way too awkward. Are not magazine blurbs suppose to be catchy and short?
    "Acupuncture and Chiropractic"

    Nouns, adjectives, and weasels, oh my!

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  3. FixatingMay 18, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I guess "lime" disease is something your horse gets from eating too much citrus:P

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  4. PhunnieOneMay 18, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    My guess is lime should by lyme.

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  5. JeanMay 18, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Good grief. "Lime" disease? Lyme disease is what I had, named after a town in Connecticut. (Hey, I just discovered Lyme disease may have actually been around since the 1700's but unidentified then.)

    Ok, that and the horse's mane makes him look as if he has three ears.

    Looks like a good magazine other than the spelling. *G*

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  6. Stacey Kimmel-SmithMay 18, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Fixating, PhunnieOne, send me your postal address if you'd like a pen. Email it to me within the next three days; send to behindthebit at gmail dot com.

    Jean, if someone doesn't respond you're the alternate!

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  7. Georgia LangsamMay 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Obviously "LIME" disease should be spelled Lyme disease. But it looks like I got here too late because I was out and about at appointments and then feeding horses and chickens...Bummer.

    Georgia Langsam
    georgialangsam@sbcglobal.net

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  8. jdwMay 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Maybe it is a disease that has licking limes as both a symptom and name?

    And I was not sure if they were asking if the reader or the reader's horse had ulcers.

    Fun contest-thanks!

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  9. LeslieMay 18, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Well, I saw Lime also and it made me turn green. I see that I am a late responder, but hey does the sister get a pen for sending the magazine? :) Seriously, I am happy you are enjoying it, the topics seemed fresh and photos engaging.

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Lime disease? Too much citrus fruit, I guess! Looks like they need to hire a proofreader!

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  11. strivingforsavvyMay 19, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I'm too late, but noticed the misspelling of Lyme also. They need a new proof reader!!

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  12. UnknownMay 19, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Lime disease... I got that once from too many margaritas. I don't think it's fatal though. Thanks for the laugh this morning :)

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  13. MargaretMay 19, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Licking Lime Disease?? Who proofread the cover?? I think someone is in for a dressing down :)

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  14. Liz Goldsmith, EquineInkMay 19, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Oy! That's an editor's nightmare -- a real word, "Lime" but not the right one "Lyme". I guess that in their defense it even sounds the same.

    Shame on them for putting it on the cover, though!

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  15. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Now if there were just a cure for Lemon disease....
    :)
    Jane

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  16. gina armfieldMay 20, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I think they ment LIME/Lyme as a play on words?

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