I took the plunge!
I ordered my first SLR today! I got a Canon Rebel XS 2 lens kit (17-55 IS and 70-300), 8GB sdhc card, polarizer filter, extra battery, and a lowepro bag.
I've already got a wish list of add-ons for it, so here's hoping I learn enough to justify more lenses.
I'm really interested in wildlife photography, and working on a master's degree in wildlife biology, I hope I can get some cool shots.