DMV

  I did have a motorcycle license once, issued in Utah. After moving to Madison, especially after the big expensive bike was repossessed, I didn't bother getting a Wisconsin license. When I bought the Vespa, I picked up a learners permit so the dealer would let me do some test drives. Out of laziness, I never took the driving test to get my motorcycle endorsement.
  I'm planning a return run thru Canada. I had better get my documents in order. This morning I stopped at the DMV to renew my learner permit. It's a necessary step before they let you make an appointment for the skills test. The office was nearly empty. It seems that online registrations have done wonders for getting rid of lines. The clerk, a sarcastic old man, teased me and threatened to make me take the written test. In Swahili. In the dark.
  I need to have my eye doctor write a note for me. After lasik, I don't need to have the corrective lens  restriction on my license. I was lucky, the skill test is scheduled in two days.

O, I signed us up for AAA. Roadside assistance for the scooter! I immediately ordered maps for every state / province I plan to ride through. That's a nice free service, maybe I need to browse some city guides too.