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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 (20)
KatesFriend
Beautiful.
efron_241
It must have been during the last ice ages that they had their last layer of snow there.. warm atmo !
bimm3d
very warm and beautiful place!! perfect photo!!
danapommet
Fantastic capture! Looks like many spots along south Florida's intercoastal waterway. Dana
bazza
Great capture, looks like a lovely place to be..
DEWoodward
Beautiful shot !!!
auntietk
Nothing says "relaxation" like a sunny waterfront scene. That top-floor balcony overlooking the boats looks like just the place to hang out and kick back and be surprised, when the sun starts to go down, at how fast the day went by. sigh Beautiful!
Faemike55
Beautiful are, Sig! Nice shot! I wish I was there right now
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
farmerC
Beautiful shot.
debbielove
Oozes relaxation! Heat, beers, lounging on your boat on balcony.. Nice mate! Used to known as British Belize, now has its independence, but still a member of the Commonwealth.. Good shot.. Rob
carlx
Wonderful photography!!!
stonelight
Beautiful place. Great capture.
Dreamingbee
oh !!! how wonderful - sunny warm shot !!!!!!!!!!! wonderful place
annie5
Wonderful place..Great capture Sig! :)
drifterlee
really beautiful shot!!!!!!
sandra46
wonderful spot
flavia49
lovely place! great shot!
Minda
wow nice shot sig and beautiful place..
jascorpio
Very nice view!!!