JUNE 2012 Update from Kjell Rundgren in Sweden (followed by the old Pearl site).
Before we get to the June 2012 Update from Kjell you can see the Rundgren Family Volvo history including the original PearlHERE!
Kjell now has ANOTHER classic Volvo, 1970 Amazon (more pics below)
Here is the man himself to share the good news...
Hi George , its from your Sweden friend . So The Black Pearl has gone to a man in Nord Sweden but its empty in garage so we have buy a new old car as I now you remember A Volvo Amazon 1970 as you can see in the photos just over , so if you will its be great to the files on Black Pearl . Its a next to modern car on 90 hk. and 4 speed to drive on It was the last Amazon , Volvo build they make model 142 at the same time 1967 – 1970 then Amazon side by side and then Amazon Good By . There are not so many Amazon left but this car was of the last they last as see it on the chassinr. OK my friend its not often I writhe but now it was time . Kjell & Ann Marie Rundgren Violgatan 23 653 45 Karlstad 046 54 565406 070 6016561 kjell.hg@telia.com
...and a quick weather report...
From: Kjell Rundgren kjell dot hg at telia dot com June 12, 2012 – Sweden. Hi agein From Sweden with love . Hi my frends its Ann-Marie & Kjell as will send some info.. Now th winther have stopt , Yesterday we look on TV and in Skåne a bit of Sweden , some will call here start Sweden or the gate to Euorpa begine well I have live ther in 3 year as Polisoffic in Sweden Airforce but its. many years now And just to day 2012 03 03 it's a sunny day whit a temp of 4 celsius but evan the same in nights . today my son and grandson was here always good . Swedenfrends Kjell and Ann-Marie take care
Now for some pics of the new Amazon...
Here is the new dog caught on the security camera hiding in the boot of the Amazon...
And here is Kjell again to explain how the dog can catch a football and say "Hello" along with an explanation of the meaning of "for get a girl to have flower bed" during the midsommerfest celebration...
Forget to send a photo of our dog , ist thar typ of dog as catch and sey hello , no But a hard dog . Dont know if you will have " midsommerfest " = midsommerparty = dont now if its right But if you thinks many old peapel dace aronde a " midsommerstång " it is .==??? My frend I get right its MAYPOLE and soon if a few hour its Midsumer Eve and next day Its midsummer day , its meens that al in Seden get out and drink and dans dont no whats first So , now you understand whay I wright a lite wrong , but its in happy peaple get oute and start Commotion for get a girl to have flower bed . But Im to old get to sleep soon after littel food . And after I get up aigen its dinner and mabee a small bire . That is what many thinks aboute us party in 3 days and night like the Viking . I look to here from you and take care Ann-Marie and Kjell Swedenbuddy Kjell
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THIS IS NOT THE PEARL!
THIS is The Pearl!
This amazing Volvo is now back home in Sweden with Kjell and Ann Marie Rundgren!
To read the July 2003 Letter from Kjell click HERE!
To visit The Pearl before restoration click here.
Before we see more of The Pearl here is the latest on Kjell and his musical success!
Hello.
Hi its Kjell from Sweden.
I send a scann of our newspaper, they hade photo and a artikel aboute me, it was fun and I will work for them little send artikel and lyric and wrigt when its artexhibition in town. So its greate.
The 28 may shall I do a surgicaloperation my knee its worn through so I be at hospital at 10 days They will put steel and plactic so its a big operation for me.
Thats not fun and The Pearl lives in the garage at home and so will my wife, my first Pearl Ann Marie.
I hope to here from you it was a time ago. Hope all is well in your familys.
I have a great news we shall be granparens, Rickard and Tina will have baby in autumn Its Fun Now the spring has coms ewerery things is green and temp.are 12 to 17 celcius.
Live Well / Your Swedenfrend Kjell
Below are more pictures of the "NEW PEARL" and a view of Ann Marie's pillow-making skills plus pics of beautiful Sweden!
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