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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 (36)
shadownet
Weather looks dismal but the view is very nice!
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous shot of the beautiful Tower bridge
mariogiannecchini
Complimenti per la foto e per i posti visitati !
blinkings
I've just been watching this in the new Sherlock Holmes movie!
bazza
Nice capture of the bridge.. Pity the day wasn't better.. well done!!
lyron
Fantastic image. Great capture!!
bebert
un anglais sans parapluie ?? mmm... :)) tres jolie photo.
gaius Online Now!
This brings memories back to my mind...I went to London soooo many times but I've not been there for too long. Even in winter there is a special atmosphere in this city. Great shot.
qrud
A perfect shot.
renecyberdoc
nice trip out in grey foggy london (brr)
flavia49
lovely photo!
casmindo
Really nice shot!
debbielove
British Rain! Bone chillingly cold!.. But, when the sun shines, beautiful.... Even in winter.. Sights everywhere you look.. Turn a corner,, there's a name you know, a sight from History.. From here, Tower Bridge, tower Of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Heavy Cruiser)etc! Hope you had a great time, Sig! You were only 80 miles from me! Rob
bkhook
Nice capture.
Faemike55
Looks like you had a great time for all the delay(s), Sig! nice shot of the bridge and the people taking pictures
flora-crassella
sehr schönes Foto von der Tower-Bridge!
annie5
Great shot of this fabulous Tower bridge! :)
Dreamingbee
so beautiful gorgeous shot
duncanoooo
Wow! That is some kinda cloud cover!
anitalee
Great shot
danob
Looks the typical day out in London weather! Great shot Sig and nice use of the colourful folks in the foreground
Minda
wonderful shot sig..:)
farmerC
Fantastic Shot.
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great shot!
drifterlee
Awesome shot!
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
MrsLubner
I'm with Danny... it did strike me as a typical rainy day in London. :-) Wonderful shot.
psyoshida
Wonderful shot of the Bridge. The rain seems fitting. Great job.
Alex_Antonov
Very well done!
auntietk
Wonderful capture! This is a great shot.