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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 (22)
bimm3d
wonderful place, bird and photo!!
Faemike55
Great capture! Looks very nice and warm there
thevolunteer
Someone actually docks their boat there? Great shot. Aloha
sharky_
Don't try walking the plank at nights, lol. Interesting find. Aloha
renecyberdoc
incredible places you go.belize hm.
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
auntietk
Just look at the color of that water. Gorgeous! It looks like a very relaxing place to spend a bit of time. However, I'm glad you're back! I'll look forward to hearing all about your trip.
flora-crassella
hahaha!!!! der Vogel ist auch der Einzige, der sich zum Fischen wagen darf! Super Foto!!!!
bazza
Great capture of the bird, and jetty, like to see them walk out to their boat along that with their hands full lol..
efron_241
he better looks for wood and nails.. great image the oldness of things becomes clear here
farmerC
Shining shot.
emmecielle
Great capture! :)
debbielove
Very nice picture! Like the bright colours and the broken down pier.. A super shot.. Well done Sig.. Rob
flavia49
fabulous capture! superlative colors
beachzz
Wow, you were just there --how wonderful!! Beautiful foto!!
stonelight
Wonderful capture!! Very cute..
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!!!!!!
sandra46
SUPER TERRIFIC IMAGE!
jascorpio
Very beautiful shot!!!
danapommet
Beautiful shot Sig and I like the bands of colors in the water. Super colors and I bet that boat owner can't get insurance on that pier. :>) Dana
Minda
Very ncie shot and great place sig.
amanda_a42
Great capture, awesome sea colors!