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COVID Wipes out Renew  

In the middle of the Xmas week we got hit by COVID- very badly. So we have had to delay the release, planned for Jan 1st, of Renew 267 and Renew On line 167 while we recover. We are told two weeks should do it. Same for the weekly Renew Extra.  Back as soon as we can. Our apologies, but it is a pretty grim experience  And we are feeling pretty rough...



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