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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..
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Comments (32)
Iceshark39
Absolutely gorgeous shot!
DennisReed
A lovely spot!
lyron
Wonderful shot!!
ysvry
great foto.
NoelCan
Very pretty shot..
PIERRE25
Jolie prise de vue!
rainbows
Beautiful shot and spot, Sig. A wonderful leafy road. Hugs. Diane. xx
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
bmac62
Fine pic. Snow stopped you several places then on this trip. I wonder how you'd know about road closings ahead of time. The park service might post that info on a website somewhere??? They need something like NOTAMs.
pops
This is a beautiful spot you found here
Meisiekind
Oh Sig, this looks like the woods in a fairy tale! Wonderful dreamy scenery my friend!!! The car infront is just driving on the wrong side of the road... LOL!
Faemike55
Great shot, Sig!
costapanos
Beautiful imagery and colors are superb.
MrsRatbag
How lovely and green this is!
auntietk
Hey, I know that car! :D It's very comfy. What a perfectly lovely place! I'm sure the entire road was relaxing and beautiful. I just love the sunlight coming through spring greenery, hightlighting the mosses. Gorgeous!
Dreamingbee
fantastic shot !!
dbrv6
That looks like a very nice drive indeed.
emmecielle
Wonderful scenery! :)
giovanino
Wonderful work ..!!!5+
bebert
excellent light
Cosme..D..Churruca
wow... the moss on those trees... fantastic pic!
shadownet
Beautiful forest
Mousson
Beautiful image!!!
jocko500
wonderful image here
CavalierLady
I know exactly where that is, the road was closed when I was there, too. Lovely shot, Sig.
flavia49
fantastic place!!
lucindawind
a very beautiful area .. I love the mossy trees
duncanoooo
Beautiful picture.
Minda
wow! i really love this sig its beautiful place and view...
beatoangelico
love the forest....excellent work..!!!!