I finalyy took the plunge and bought my first DSLR. I have a used Nikon D70 coming my way in the next few days. I found a body only on ebay for 231.99 plus taxes and shipping. All in all it was 275.99, which included a 1gb memory card and two batteries. it doesn't have a strap so I will have to pick one up before Christmas. I know its not the newest camera out, but I think I can do what I want to do with it.
So it looks like my set up is going to be:
D70
50 1.8D
18-70 AFS
SB 600 or 400.
I don't shoot sports to reach isn't a big concern, and the main lens I am used to is a 28-90mm. I am so excited I can barely think straight. I have been battling whether or not I should even stick with this hobby. Seems like whenever I had the money to buy the camera I wanted something would happen. My car would break down, or the bills needed paying. I can't wait to get out there and start taking pictures again.