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)
auntietk
That has to be more comfortable than it looks. :P She appears to be pretty content ... a nice shot!
ronmolina
She deserves the rest!
adrie
Nice photoshot my friend, i think she needs her rest.
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
giulband
good tacken
nefertiabet
Nice shot! She has earned the rest :-)
Rob2753
All that cycling seems to have taken its toll :) good one :)
flaviok
How , instantaneo fantástico meu amigo, aplausos (5)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Richardphotos
outstanding capture Sig
dakotabluemoon
Wish i could do that i am always so hyped i don't even sleep at night great shot here my friend.
junge1
Despite the fact of her claim that she' doesn't feel anything,' because she stopped several times to wait for her friend, she was very happy when she climbed on the scale. This bike ride, and others, plus hiking and weight training, are all part of getting back into shape and enter a half marathon in spring. Soon the running will begin! In this photo she was actually very relaxed!
illkirch
My kind of sport. Nice shot
drifterlee
Very nice shot!
jayfar
Nice shot Sig.
Juliette.Gribnau
lovely capture
UVDan
A fine shot of this moment!
Cyve
Great capture !
Faemike55
Wonderful capture! It sounds like she is very dedicated. will you take pictures of her in the marathon?
junge1
I plan to Mike!
jocko500
cool shot both of them.
starship64
She looks so peaceful.
flavia49
marvelous
danapommet
That pile of rocks is a tough place to relax. She is very pretty Sig!
debbielove
I like this even better.. Perfect shot.. Excellent candid.. She never knew! Rob
junge1
Not until I showed her!