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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (30)
lizzibell
Great capture...
Shoot2ThrillPhoto
As soon as I saw LIDO DECK, I couldn't help but think...where's Captain Stubing and Gopher? Sorry, it's late and I'm having a really bad TV flashback!!!
MrsLubner
How fancy and well decorated this is. I wonder what "Lido" means and why is this called the Lido Deck. Fantastic pov.
thevolunteer
Oooo, I think I see cheese cake. My favorite. Nice shot. Aloha
flora-crassella
dieser Raum macht einen gemütlichen Eindruck! Schönes Foto!
lyron
Wonderful shot!!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
PIERRE25
Jolie prise de vue!
bmac62
Reading MrsLubner's question above, isn't a lido deck on a cruise ship, the deck where the pool is? We had a Lido Beach where I grew up on Long island, New York. probably all stems from a place by that name near Venice, Italy. I know...much more than anybody ever wanted to know:-) Cool pic Sig. The lady in the aqua top is wondering why you are taking her picture.
casmindo
I also noticed the desert display! Too nice to pass up!
durleybeachbum
MMM! perhaps i could take to cruising after all!
Minda
This is my fav scene u did wonderful shot sig..
fredster66
Great shot of this place Sig. Looks impressive!
irakika
Very nice shot, great!
lucindawind
wonderful shot ! great for memories!
timtripp
great room... terrific photo!
sandra46
I think you enjoyed yourself very much. Very interesting settinf. Thank you for sharing your cruise!!!
flavia49
very nice!
annie5
What a nice view of the Lido Deck..well captured! :)
flaviok
Esplendida fotografia, magnifica captura, aplausos (5)
mairekas
Nice place and shot!
virginiese
very cosy ! Nice place and great capture Sig
emmecielle
Great shot! :)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
pixelmeister
Fantastic shot!
debbielove
Another top picture, mate! Memories again... Though on Ocean Village (and the other ships I sailed on), the Lido was a place where the pool (s) were. Perhaps a UK thing? Top picture and I now feel hungry. Thanks for that! Rob.
Richardphotos
I would be in trouble with all those delicious pastries about
jocko500
i can not go on this trip i get fat . lol just kidding. anway this is a wonderful shot of this room as it shows us how big it is and what fun people can have
moochagoo
I agree with MrsLubner !
dragonmuse
Could be a brochure photo.. very nice capture :)