digital camera again

Hello friends
thank you all for the on and of line answers.
I will sneak through local shops with your
recommendations in mind. The Nikon coolpics- family
seems to be the best alternative for high quality.
And still cheaper then any of my fathers cameras.
Which I wouldn't even dare to touch after loading
half a dozen (cheaper and my own ones) on my conscience.
Have a nice slide into the next year.
Sven Peter

(Missing snow in Costa Rica)