I finally went and bought my new camera!  I bought it Thursday evening, and it’s still in the box.  But today is my day off, and I will open up my birthday present and spend some time getting acquainted.  This Thursday, I go to a 3 hour class to learn the basics of using it (part of a package deal on the purchase).  I have wanted to take a photography class ever since I was in High School.  Better late than never!  I got the Canon Rebel T3i with EF-S 18-55mm lens.  Wish me luck and happy snapping!

Maybe I should give my son the old camera until he gets his Nikon fixed?