On the motorcycle question, Harley-Davidson offers new rider courses through some of their dealerships. I believe they provide the bikes (the Buell Blast, a 400cc single-cylinder bike that is intended to be n00b-friendly). St. Paul H-D is one of the participating dealers; here's a link:
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I took that class, Had a ball.
will be @ the cabin on the 17th.