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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)
shadownet
Beautiful country side. Brings back some great memories!
bazza
Another beautiful winter scene this looks great, well done!!
PSDuck
Beautiful winter scene, especially when viewed on screen with a hot coffee in my hand!
renecyberdoc
i agree with allen nice to see with a hot coffee in my hand.
billcody
Beautiful Bavarian winter! I like the light mist over the valley - and then a fine meal and a warm oven!
Faemike55
Very lovely countryside! I could see myself snuggled in one of the homes with a cup of hot cocoa
qrud
Cool capture.
Hendesse
Very beautiful view. Exellent shot!!
carlx
Fantastic capture, Sig!!!
ysvry
great foto
flora-crassella
schönes Landschaftsfoto!!!
debbielove
Just a beautiful view! Stunning!.. Powder white snow.. Lovely.. Your latest trip I see, hope you enjoyed yourself.. Rob
casmindo
Sig this is just natural! I like it.
flavia49
marvelous winterscape!!
lucindawind
absolutely beautiful !
annie5
What a nice view, wonderful winter landscape! :)
emmecielle
Splendid winter view! :)
bmac62
Picture book mountains...isn't your brother's or another relative's home near here?
farmerC
Exellent Shot.
lyron
Fantastic view. Great shot!!
drifterlee
This is beautiful!!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Marvellous!
sandra46
GORGEOUS SNOWSCAPE
tennesseecowgirl
The scenery looks stunning and the roads like slick... lovely capture.
jocko500
super cool looking
npauling
A beautiful snowy scene with just that little touch of sunshine.
auntietk
Oh man ... those mountains!! Spectacular view. I could look at shots like this all day long!
Isabelle711
Gorgeous Winterscape. :)) Excellent capture. :)) Thank you for sharing the beauty you see. :)) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
NoelCan
Very pretty..