John's explained it in another post. I had no idea they existed. Our military wears a mukluk-sized boot that comes to just below the knee, but if it has fur or an airpocket lining I wouldn't know. It's just a big, padded-looking affair that's white and isn't laced, but strapped.
"Elmer L. Fairbank" wrote: > At 14:30 10/2/2002 -0600, M Marc wrote: > >After we invade and take you over, we'll have to teach you proper English. > >"Bunny > >boots" are called "mukluks." This *will* be on the test. > > Actually, on a more serious note, correct me if my understanding is off. * > > Bunny Boots refer to a particular arctic boot manufactured for the US > military, being white, and rated to -40o F They have an air valve, should > one ever have the need to equalize pressure (as in an unpressurized > aircraft) in the insulation.** I don't remember the exact US Military > designation, probably Gary knows it, they are likely quite plentiful there > in Alabama. > > Mukluks are an arctic footwear developed by the esquimo/innuit that are > made of seal? skin with the fur on the inside. > > Till, who really would like to know > > * which it often is > > ** I always hate it when my boots explode > > ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// > /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// > ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > -- Marc A. Schindler Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada -- Gateway to the Boreal Parkland "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." --Michelangelo Buonarroti Note: This communication represents the informal personal views of the author solely; its contents do not necessarily reflect those of the author�s employer, nor those of any organization with which the author may be associated. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^^=============================================================== This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^^===============================================================
