Hi durleybeachbum,
No problem.
I agree with you on the geeks.A lot of what I have learnt is by playing with Photoshop and from the people on Rosity.
I recently tried to understand layer masks from a huge book and in the end just said "what the hell are you talking about" 
Some of the video tutorials from "Digital Photo" are very good.I get it when I see something that interests me. 
I am no expert by a loooooooonnnnng way but if you want to ask me anything I will always try to help if I can...just mail me.
If you dont want to go thru the Forum just mail me direct at
avlf77@dsl.pipex.com

Eddie