Tripod Advice?

[Lilandra]

I need a tripod. I think I have the unsteadiest hands ever. I'm fed up of blur and I know I can't blame my camera (maybe I can blame the lens...heh).

I have a Nikon D80 with an 18-55mm lens (yes...terrible). It's very limiting and I crave another lens...either longer because what does an 18-55mm get you...not much! :-( or a 50mm f/1.4 or a 60mm f/2.8D macro or something even longer...90mm macro? or something even longer ;-)

But well, two major reasons I can't justify spending it...

1. i quit my job not too long after buying the d80
2. how can i buy a new lens if i haven't "mastered" the camera or even the starter lens first??

Well, I mention the lenses I want so that they can be taken into account for advice.

I shoot mostly food and flowers (and well family...and some landscapes...and my cat)

I was thinking a table top (but then how does this help me with my flowers outside??).

I've tried researching but I get kind of lost.

There's no deadline because even after I figure out what I want I have to figure out how I'm going to buy it.

I hope someone can help.

This is my flickr account

thanks for any pointers/help