Great input guys. I actually have all the wrenches and hex keys etc to do the basic work... now going into something more specific like needing a chain whip or any of the big formal tools, I dont have.
My interest is that when I get a funky squeek or noise or something besides the seat post that needs to be adjusted, to know enough to do the fix myself instead of having to take it into the bike shop every time (pain in the arse) and I really don't mind doing things myself as long as I have a decent idea at what I'm doing. I've learned alot from online videos but once they try to show you something beyond changing your tire then trying to learn by a 60 second snippet of video gets a little tuff.
Anyway, I know the basics - know how to change my tire - know how to do the basic adjust on my derailers (yea i know its the unfancy word for it) - know how to lube the chain properly - can probly adjust the brakes, I havent had the need to yet but I'm sure I wouldn't have a problem - things like that. But I want more!!! hahaha
So yea I think I'll try the fancy beer in hand approach and see if someone would be willing to give a class after work. (oh and yea thats me on the avatar). And if that doesn't work maybe I'll try out that place that loans you... books was it?