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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 (28)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!!!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture!
Jay-el-Jay
A nice look at this different way of living.
flavia49
beautiful capture
sandra46
EXCELLENT IMAGE!
UVDan
That is almost like the jon boats we use here. Great shot!
tigertim
An excellent shot.. captures the atmosphere and friendliness well!
Richardphotos
such an unusual subject and superb capture. so how is Thai beer?
npauling
An excellent capture and she looks to be a very happy person. That was thoughtful to buy the boat driver a beer.
Isabelle711
She has a beautiful smile. :))))) I love the hat behind her. :))))) This is such a most interesting and beautiful image my friend. :)))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
bmac62
She's paid you back for your purchase with a very handsome smile. Been there many years ago but things haven't changed from what I can see here. Nicely done.
bazza
What a happy vendor she is and such a sweet smile.. Great capture Sig hope you and the driver of your boat enjoyed the beer..
auntietk
What a delightful shot! It gives a face to some of the stories you were telling me. It was good to hear about your trip, my friend! :)
jayfar
A super shot and a lovely happy lady.
casmindo
Nice shot capturing a culture
nefertiabet
Fantastic capture my friend!!!
UteBigSmile
SEHR SCHÓNER SCHNAPPSCHUSS!
debbielove
Fascinating places these 'Floating Markets'.. You can it seems buy anything there! Amazing and colourful sights to see! Great shot mate! Rob
marybelgium
beautiful !
emmecielle
Wonderful image! Great shot! :)
A_Sunbeam
looks a fascinating place to visit
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
Faemike55
Wonderful and fun shot & story Love her smile
bebert
hello .. :)
starship64
Wonderful shot, and a very interesting, colorful subject.
erlandpil
good capture erland
danapommet
A delightful capture of this floating vender. I like the smile and wave!