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 (33)
Richardphotos
outstanding shot Sig and their motor home looks first class
auntietk
We're enjoying the heck out of our trip, Sig, and it was so much fun to have you join us for a couple of days! This is a terrific memory ... what fun to catch up with you in the mountains and meet up between stops! :) Thanks for the post, my friend!
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful couple ;-)
RodS
A great capture of two of my buds! What a life - I'm greeeeeen with envy! LOL! Looking forward to seeing these two soon!
Faemike55
Fantastic capture of these two wonderful people. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful moment with the rest of us! there ain't enought stars for this image
UVDan
A very fine candid.
renecyberdoc
absolutely fantastic - we had a fine encounter with "renderosity"people in las vegas for our 25th anniv.precious moment-a moment we might be able to redo once we sold the penthouse and moved back to luxembourg. we miught visit texas on our next trip and i will keep the renderosity-community-informed with my uploads. we might be able to arrange a "gathering" with some of the people who happen not to live too far away from texas. your freaking country is so darn huge lol. in luxembourg we have north south +-83 km west-east +-56 km the whole country has only a surface of +- 2800 km2-lol.
beachzz
How very cool to see you on the road!! I love this shot!!
Chipka
This is a fantastic shot! Three of my favorite people are in it, but it looks like Mandy is vaguely interested in something other than posing. I love this shot. It's a great dedication and I need to be on the road, going somewhere simply because it's the going that's the point...seeing stuff...How cool is that!?
mbz2662
:) wonderful <3
jayfar
Lovely to see them both and a super shot Sig.
whaleman
Just great to see this! Maybe they will come up to Canada and I can show them around a bit, honestly we have several days every year without snow, LOL!
tigertim
Always nice to see the face behind the names.. a lovely shot!
anianiani
Nice to see u both...stay blessed:)
dakotabluemoon
Wonderful image of them both really precious.
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
ontar1
Lovely couple, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!
UteBigSmile
Ein toller Schnappschuss Siggi, die beiden sehen ganz glücklich aus, sie habe es sich auch verdient - gelle!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture Sig!
Cyve
Wonderful capture !
Meisiekind
I am so jealous that you have seen them Sig. I miss them so much! Lovely pic of the threesome.
Sea_Dog
Great shot.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE SHOT
starship64 Online Now!
They look like a great couple. I'll bet they'd be a lot of fun to know.
flavia49
gorgeous photo
danapommet
This is a super shot of Tara, Bill and Mandy - a wonderful share my friend!
alanwilliams
wonderful thing to be doing, the open road and all it entails, enjoy your travels wherever they may lead you.
bmac62
It is obvious, Mandy is saying to me...why you making that funny face? Nice Sig...I've got a good one of you to post soon:)
debbielove
Looking good there! A fine shot as a 'family' group.. Well, Mandy has to be included there lol Well posted mate! Rob