Mofo
Refugee
I originally bought it so I could have some zoom capability beyond the stock 55mm. Then after purchasing it, I realized I needed more of a walk around lens that wouldn't require changing between zoom and wide angle, hence the 18-200mm. They're both VR, both Nikkor, and the 18-200 has a smaller f-stop. The 55-200 is a great lens, I just don't see why I would need to use it any more, so I might as well put the money to better use through books or other equipment.
What flash would you recommend and why?
I'm don't know the names of the flash for Nikon, but it's a huge difference from the built in flash, especially once you understand how to use the flash, but just bouncing the flash of a white ceiling or wall will give you a much beter image than the direct flash