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 (32)
jayfar
I think she is hoping for a pair for herself, kids love shoes. You have to be very careful in taking shots of children here in the UK, you could find yourself arrested!!
bazza
Looks like she is interested in what is happening in the store.. Nice capture of this young lass love the expression lol.
renecyberdoc
she was probably wondering why the fat cow on the seat was trying out 36 pairs of shoes. city shoes dont go well with country feet heheheheheh
rainbows
A beautiful child and . Hugs. Di. xx
adrie
Wonderful capture, i like her expression.
Zazou
A lovely capture ! I love her expression :)
rocdan
GREAT PHOTO OF THIS LITTLE CUTIE
farmerC
Splendid shot.
carlx
Beautiful portrait and expression!!!
nefertiabet
Ein goldiger Fratz, süßes Foto!!!
dakotabluemoon
What an adorable face she is a cutie great shot.
Faemike55
Fantastic candid capture I love her expression
marybelgium
lovely !
thecytron
A very good photo portrait!
UteBigSmile
What a cute capture, the lil cutie looks so estonished!
flavia49
splendid portrait
Flint_Hawk Online Now!
She is precious!
emmecielle
What a lovely expression! Fantastic capture! :)
lyron
Very nice picture!!
drifterlee
Adorable shot!
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE PORTRAIT
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
bebert
ADORABLE !! very beautiful shot !!
Minda
very cute child and wonderful shot sig..
auntietk Online Now!
Such rapt attention, taking it all in. Wonderful capture!
dbrv6
Classic! Great capture
erlandpil
Wonderful capture, erland
angora
a most lovely capture!!!
pat40
So beautiful,
Leije
Very cute girl, excellent capture !