I sent an email to Doug at CameralandNY this morning, inquiring about a decent point and shoot digital. His brother Joel (Doug handles sporting optics, his brother handles cameras) responded in minutes with his recommendations. I bought a Canon SD850IS at a very respectable price and they sent me a tracking number by mid-day.
First rate operation, gentlemen, you have my future business for sure.

Now, if I can just get them talking to my wife about binoculars before my next birthday.