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 (26)
ArtistKimberly
Great Capture,
MagikUnicorn
Love bike riding..we.have lots.of.trail here :) Superb shot
tigertim
Cool.... I'd probably still be only half way up!!.. the old joints don't work as well as the once used to!
ronmolina
Love doing that but uphill is tough!
aksirp
young and sporty! superb picture and what a perfect Area for a bike ride! ... and thank you for nice comment:)
flaviok
Que captura magnifica meu amigo, aplausos (5)
erlandpil
good shot erland
jayfar
Quite a climb and I bet there were some wonderful views.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
farmerC
Superb recorded
bobrgallegos
A super portrait!!
prutzworks
xlt done
auntietk
I like this shot very much, Sig. She's enjoying the view from the top, and you're enjoying her enjoying it! :) Sometimes, when someone is looking off into the distance, I look to see what they're looking at. But sometimes it's better to watch the watcher. This is really nice.
adrie
Great capture my friend.
drifterlee
Cool shot!!!!!!!
bmac62
Nicely done Sig... I can't remember the last time I rode a bike, but they say you never forget.
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture Sig.!!!
MarciaGomes
Fantástica foto meu amigo penso que é um belo lugar para um passeio de bike.++++++++++5
Faemike55
Great capture Sig! Is this lovely lady your wife? beautiful area ! Looks like a place I'd love to ride some time
starship64
Wonderful shot!
whaleman
That's great to have someone waiting for you!
flavia49
wonderful picture
emmecielle
Great shot! :)
danapommet
A great looking mountain bike Sig and a barren background!
FredNunes
Great shot of this moment in time...
debbielove
Keep waiting Hun... I'm enjoying the view....s! Nice candid! Rob