Logan- I just bought the A70, I like it, there are certainly better camera's out there, especially for macro shots, but for an all around camera that is a nice size and takes good pictures I like it. The other one that is really good around that price range is the fugifinepix s5000 or the 3800, but they are a lot bigger.
Here are some shots from my A70 (keep in mind I just got it and have not messed around with it much).
bye the way- ryebeard lol! got a laugh out of that, you got your r in the wrong spot!