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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 (43)
Richardphotos
so you asked her for a date? she is beautiful and you made an excellent picture of her
junge1
Richard if I were 30 years younger and had more time I would have. As it was I spoke with her and looked!
Faemike55
I don't blame you for looking! I'd find it hard not to look! In fact, the only way I would not look is if I were dead! Great photo! She's very lovely
bazza
Superb shot of this beautiful young lady, nice capture!!
shadownet
Definitely beautiful!
Dreamingbee
so beautiful shot
pops
Wonderful photo
NoelCan
A beautiful lady.. When I stop looking, it will be the day I die..
West_coaster07
Excellent!!
carlx
Very beautiful portrait!!!
blinkings
What a handy custom...very handy!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
renecyberdoc
so she is available hehhe.great one sig.
DEWoodward
Awesome capture
timtripp
fabulous custom, wonderful image!
auntietk
Wonderful candid capture! She's lovely, and this makes for a very nice picture!
icerian
Very pretty woman.... and candid shot!
ysvry
lovely girl and acording to your text still available ;)
bimm3d
just superb!!!!
SheriffOrr
Great ! I would like more of the inhabitants like this !
emmecielle
Wonderful photo! :)
flora-crassella
a very nice lady! Wonderful shot!
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
BEAUTY
NoobasaurUS
Fabulous capture!!! A very lovely woman and a fantastic custom!!!! Excellent photo and background!!!!! Thank you for the virtual vacation!!!!!
farmerC
Shining work.
flavia49
fantastic portrait!! She's very beautiful!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
beauty indeed!
frankie96
Very pretty young lady...and at least you know up front...
sandra46
superb shot!
MrsLubner
wonderful pov. I like the story as well.