I have a similar background, apple II and then amiga programming when I was young. There are few (no?) programming environments as simple and "fun". That said,

I have a similar background, apple II and then amiga programming when I was young. There are few (no?) programming environments as simple and "fun". That said, I really enjoy iPhone programming. If only because the hardware, UI and "form factor" let you do fun things that simply aren't possible on a desktop or laptop computer. Software like the Smule Ocarina is only possible with a device like the iphone. The simulator leaves much to be desired but am having a lot of tun testing on the phone.