Gear:
I recently bought myself a D700 and I LOVE it. I enjoy my D80, too, as I'd had it with me every day since the day I bought it. I believe I shall loan it to a freshly starting photog, though.
I have been using the Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8 and 70-300mm VR zooms. I acquired the "old" 20mm f/3.5 AI-S and I'm presently learning how to shoot wide scenes. I recently ordered the impressive 70-200mm f/2.8 VR to help me grab quicker, better portraits of people I see while I wander about.