I know we haven't met, David, but I was there that day you were at Wrecclesham. I was with Seth and Sami and you had a red t-shirt on if I recall."David M" Yes, I well remember that colony, Jim, and given that I made the journey to see them several times (along with those at Wrecclesham on one occasion), it would have been hypocritical for me to condemn someone for 'unauthorised' releases elsewhere.
I also liked Patrick's Guardian article about Martin White, RIP. The one thing we all agree on is a love for butterflies and their habitats. If only we could all get along...
Best wishes,
Lee