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 (22)
adrie
Wonderful capture my friend.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Faemike55
Great shot interesting solution
farmerC
Fantastic.
Juliette.Gribnau
cool ! beautifully captured
auntietk
The outhouse on the back really does make this stand out!
giulband
excellent shot !!
bmac62
Brings back a lot of memories since I spent my first tour in the Delta...lots of rivers and canals! Quite ingenious tourist accommodations:) Neat photo Sig.
bazza
Great capture of this boat Sig as for the outhouse on the back it doesn't sound to healthy just plopping it into the river..
drifterlee
Very nice shot!
Crudelitas
You really get much in the world around! Very beautiful photo!
62guy
They always told us not to drink the water there...
starship64
Great shot!
Hendesse
Pretty boat, the toilet is really original, but not very environmentally friendly. Interesting shot, thanks for sharing.
erlandpil
Wonderful capture my erland
ontar1
Cool and interesting, outstanding capture!
illkirch
Amusing boat. Like the cabin
nefertiabet
Fantastic shot and interesting landscape!!!
flavia49
beautiful image
debbielove
Swimming in the river not advisable then lol Interesting capture mate, lovely and sunny shot.. Rob P.S. Still getting no e-bots from Rendo, sorry a playing catch up as best I can.. Sorry Rob
JuliSonne
I find the boat absolutely cool! It has CHARME! Here, it would not be conceivable and there it is a means of transport to thinking not away.
danapommet
A very unique tour boat with it's own outhouse. A great capture!