Ok, so 7 1/2 months ago my then brand new Survival UK tore, and I sent it back for exchange. Less than a week later they institute the recall on all of them. I am told that by November I should have a replacement with the second generation. Sure enough in Nov people who had the tan ones were getting replacements, and shows were getting BLACK ones. However there was still a problem with the Sage. Dec, nothing. January, I called again and was told that they were finally coming in the next day and mine would be shipped out.

However, a few days before someone posted to the UK yahoo group that the second generations did not have the nanotech treatment. UKHQ confirmed this. Now every pair of light colored pants I ever had have ended up stained very quickly (too much Taco Bell in the car). So I ask if I can get a black one instead. Yes, I'm told, but it will be another 6 weeks because that is when the next batch is due.

Last week I finally get the news that it is shipped and will be here today. Unfortunately the UPS guy usually delivers very late to my house, and I had a busy afternoon. Anyway, I leave the house at 12:00 to run errands, and then make a 1:30 appointment. Three blocks from my house I see a UPS van parked by the side of the road. I immediately turn around and head home figuring screw the errands I can wait till 12:45 to get to the appointment.

At 12:42 UPS pulls up and hands me the package. 3 min to wrap it on, grab my keys and wallet and head out the door. At least I made the appointment (which BTW was a Dr. visit for my wife - it's official kid number 2 is on the way).

Adam