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 (28)
adrie
Great photoshot my friend.
jayfar
That is a very nice piece of kit being towed there and a super shot Sig.
aksirp
Ha, Chevi Corvette with trailer, how cool is this? ... and sponsored by Rolex... and racing yellow...
Rainastorm
LOVE the truck in behind.
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this really cool trailer!
tigertim
Oooh nice piece of kit!!
artofsouls
Cool photography
ronmolina
Incredible! The Corvette trailer! Excellent shot!
bebopdlx
Way cool
drifterlee
I wondered what half a a was doing there!!!!! Great shot!
blinkings
Very cool.
flavia49
marvellous capture
Faemike55
very cool
auntietk
What's he got in the trailer ... his watch? Okay, maybe two watches. That thing can't possibly hold much! We carry a small ladder, tire chains, a cooler, extra food, drug store supplies, lawn chairs, tool boxes, a braking system for the car, a battery charger, several feet of hose, a large umbrella, a few interesting rocks we've picked up along the way, leveling ramps and chocks, a 20-gallon propane tank, a generator, and a bunch of things I've missed that Bill could undoubtedly tell you about. And that's just in the outside compartments! I look at a trailer like this and think it's cute, but not very practical. His top speed in California, being he's towing something, would be 55mph. LOL! Well, I like it anyway. It's a fun thing to see! :)
junge1
I agree with everything you said Tara!!!
whaleman
Excellent Vette trailer, exactly what I wanted to do with my Jeep but I'm unable to build it.
farmerC
Exellent.
Rob2753
This must be the female equivalent of matching handbag and shoes LOL great and fun shot :)
dakotabluemoon
I love this cute little trailer so hot looking.
illkirch
Amusing car
flaviok
Fantástica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
nefertiabet
Wonderful shot! Have a nice time in Arizona!
starship64
Great picture.
Cyve
WOW... Fabulous car and marvelous shot !
Richardphotos
the last Goodguy car show I went to had this type of setup. quality capture
danapommet
A very cool looking custom trailer. WOW!!!!
debbielove
Bring your car! And truck! What a great Chevy.. Never seen the truck before Well caught. Rob