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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..
Comments (26)
ronmolina
Lovely pic!
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
Faemike55
that is a good use for a boat that is no longer sea-worthy Great capture
tigertim
Fabulous..... makes me envious!.. a delightful setting!
Richardphotos
very tranquil village scene and superb photo
SunriseGirl
That truly is right on the waters edge...wow ..one extra large wave and they could get their feet wet. Very charming photo.
rbowen
Very good capture!
whaleman
Great fun to be there!
starship64
Wonderful shot.
dochtersions
Such a unusual building and view, but so very beautiful it looks to me. A great recording of it!
illkirch
Very nice composition
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
erlandpil
Great capture erland
Cyve
Fantastic capture !
adrie
Beautiful photoshot my friend.
Rob2753
Back to my favourite country and soon to be home :) Beautifully taken :)
dakotabluemoon
This is so pretty lovely area and great photo.
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture and lovely sunschein!!!
UVDan
How beautiful is that? What a great photo!!
jayfar
A super picture and a lovely place Sig.
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot!!!!!!
auntietk
I'm certainly getting my money's worth out of your trip to Greece, my friend! :) This is lovely. You make me want to go!!
flavia49
fabulous
farmerC
Shining work.
danapommet
A beautiful photo my friend and a very unique 'sign' for Salparo Seafood over on the left!
debbielove
And such a beautiful place to dine.. Great shot mate, well taken. Rob