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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 (29)
Faemike55
Yeah, Sig! she's giving you that look.... Great capture of her and Tara
Richardphotos
what a great capture of Tara and her little old lady
Rainbowgirl
What a nice and pretty dog... and Lady of course! I envy them both for the obvious peace in there lifes. Well, no, I do not! They deserve it and I have still some miles to go. It's easier for dogs anyway - they are innocent by birth. Bless you
UVDan
A beautiful shot.
Fidelity2
It is super cool. 5+!
HopeFadesEternal
nice shot. Mandy looks like she was waiting to have her photo taken.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
starship64
Great shot. Mandy has such a wonderful furry face.
tigertim
Looks like Westie!!.. West Highland Terrier.. very cute dogs!... lovely photo too!
Shozai
very sweet picture
Cyve
Beautiful capture !
jayfar
A super pic of the two elderly stateswomen! Ooops sorry Tara, perhaps I shouldn't have written that.
auntietk
What a great picture of the old lady! Her friend doesn't look a day over 54, though. LOL! I'm glad you and Mandy got along so well. She was very comfortable with you, so she obviously had your number ... you're a generally trustworthy sort of guy! :)
dakotabluemoon
Fantastic image of them love that little dog.
casmindo
Nice capture of a Ladies best friend trying to warn her master of this wild and crazy photographer trying to get too close to them!
ontar1
Cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!
flavia49
very lovely capture
jendellas
A lovely pic of Mandy & Tara, a great travelling companion!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture Of Mandy and Tara!
drifterlee
Wonderful shot. I want that dog!!!!!
UteBigSmile
~ It's so beautiful looking ~
emmecielle
Excellent capture! :)
bmac62
Good job Sig...my two favorite travelling companions. I never mind the 06:30 walk with Mandy. It is the 02:30, "Gee Dad, I really got to go", that is a little tough to handle on a regular basis:)
farmerC
Shining shot.
erlandpil
It is super sweet erland
debbielove
Having met Mandy as well I can confirm she is a lovely dog and companion.. A lovely portrait Sig, well taken.. Rob
bebert
excellent portrait
danapommet
A terrific capture of the girls in Bill’s life!
Minda
very cute shot of mandy and your friend sig.