I have a big birthday coming up (you know those where you go from one decade to the next, and feel 10 years older)

Anyway my dear sister has offered to buy me a tripod for my birthday. I have been reading a bit on tripods, but not enough to know what to get and what to leave alone.

I do varied stuff, landscapes. macro, and general whatever i see photgraphy.

Would like not a top notch one, but not el cheapo either, and something not too heavy to pick up and move a bit with if the need arises.

Can you give me a couple of suggestions for a middle of the road easy to use tripod???