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..
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Comments (16)
A_Sunbeam Online Now!
Years ago I used to enjoy a beer and a smoke in Kneipen in Vienna, but I suppose they, like the rest of the world, have gone smokefree. This no smoking rule has killed off many traditional English pubs and clubs. I don't smoke nowadays, but I think the rules should allow a special room just for the smokers.
UteBigSmile
Na dann PROST!
Cyve
Great capture !!!
giulband
beautiful shot !
-Timberwolf-
Weird, you're not allowed to smoke, where you are allowed to drink yourself to death. Although have been growing up in Berlin, I never liked those typical Kneipen. Nothing "gemütlich" (cozy) about them. Dirty and full of shitheaded redneck Idiots. I bet it smells worse without zigarette smoke there. I dont see many of those real original Kneipen these days anymore. There are a lot of tourist-Kneipen in Berlin nowadays, that are nice.
photosynthesis
I like the warmth of this shot & the way that interior warmth contrasts with what looks like a cold, dreary day outside. Not much of a beer drinker myself (I have one large ritual beer when I play poker every two weeks & every once in a while when we eat out, though I usually opt for wine) & I'm happy to not have to put up with smoke in public places, but restrooms should be free to anyone who needs them...
Faemike55
the contrast is very nice. I love the warm light vs the grey skies
Buffalo1
Nice shot. Your description reminds me of neighborhood bars one finds in almost any American big city, except without the wurst.
SunriseGirl
I love the way you caught the dilapidated remains of Christmas decor on the warm lamp. It seems somehow fitting.
virginiese
I love the lamp shape. Well, your story about the use of the toilet is funny but it's the same in the others European countries. I also understand the bartender : everybody would come everyday without giving anything for the use of the toilet. Ordering a coffee or a beer is the least someone can do :-)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God bless.
ontar1
Interesting, great capture!
JC_744
Exactly the word I thought. Warm. Especially the dark murky sky gives a great ambiance! I'd love to go to one of these places and have a Schultheiss! :D Great shot!
flavia49
beautiful
starship64
Nice picture.
alida
so toilettes are built for people to dink beer...........same thing is in Italy.A toilette is not a "service"