How do you call the guy who operates the hooks on carriers ?? HOOKER ??
I mean, there must be a name for that job...What do his kids answer in school when somebody ask them about their father's job?
"My dad is a lawyer and your?"
"Oh, ... hem.. hum... my dad operates ..hum... the hook ...hum... on carriers.."

Hey Mike, you'll be on the road for a month! Wow! By the way, I'm just reading now the book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance',which is also about being on the road...