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,
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Comments (17)
giulband
A very nice place !!!
Faemike55
beautiful shot! MMMMM! Oysters on the half-shell!
soffy
wonderful shot of this beautiful place**
Richardphotos
I always park against at least a curb if possible to avoid careless people. years ago I was managing a store until a replacement manger could be hired. anyway I parked my first brand new car in a spot so I could keep an eye on it. well, this older man pulled in and parked about 12 inches from my car.mind you no other cars in the parking lot. of course he seriously banged my car and when I called him on it, he said I did not do it . I told I was watching him when he did it. he said I am a preacher and do not tell lies. I asked so why have you started now?
great capture
junge1
@Richardphotos: Great story and I had similar experiences, that's why I wouldn't use the ferry and rather drove!
MrsRatbag
What a pretty seaside scene!
auntietk
I love Port Townsend, and especially Fort Worden. This is a great shot!
starship64
What a beautiful place. Great shot!
durleybeachbum
I feel at home looking at this. Oysters .... I don't eat anything with a pulse.
ontar1
Looks like a great place!
farmerC
Shining.
UteBigSmile
Dein neuer Schnappschuss schaut fantastisch aus lieber Siggi, da gab's bestimmt leckeren Fisch!
flavia49
very beautiful
Madbat
Nice place!
SunriseGirl
I wonder if you took the ferry up to Canada and maybe visited the Butchart Gardens there?? This is a lovely photo. Furthermore, I would be happy to settle for some steamed clams or yummy clam chowder...it must be getting close to lunch time. :)
junge1
@SunriseGirl: No! I did not take a ferry to Canada on this trip; I have taken a ferry in the past from Port Angeles to Victoria and back and also a ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.