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How did Lady Colin Campbell afford to buy & renovate Goring Castle?

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MaryTheBookeeper Thu 23-Jul-20 16:19:58

I didn't realise what an incredibly beautiful building this is. Grade 1 listed. And at the time she acquired it, it was on the 'At Risk' register. Apart from doing 'I'm a Celebrity' to pay for a new roof, how on earth did she afford the rest? It must've cost millions to turn around... Any ideas?

merlotgran Thu 23-Jul-20 21:11:29

Did you finish the book, Annie?

I read her latest comment about Harry this morning. Apparently he's not as bright as Meghan.

No shit! grin

NotTooOld Thu 23-Jul-20 21:25:49

Did you mean me, merlot? Yes, I did finish the book. Enjoyed it, actually! Lady C does say H is not as bright as M but she also has some very harsh things to say about M. Worth a read if you have an idle moment.

Anniebach Thu 23-Jul-20 21:32:28

Is it fair to judge anyone on a few minutes from IACGMOOH ,

She has a sharp tongue, didn’t try to come over sweet as honey
as many do in that programme and considering what she went
through in her early life she may have learned much from a young age , we don’t know what ridicule and snide comments
she endured.

Anniebach Thu 23-Jul-20 21:33:06

I had forgotten I had the book , ooops

Galaxy Thu 23-Jul-20 21:36:21

It wasnt a few moments it was endless .

Anniebach Thu 23-Jul-20 21:39:57

I can’t remember the whole programme

MissAdventure Thu 23-Jul-20 21:41:12

That was just a small example of her behaviour.
I wonder if someone like Katie Price spoke to people like that if it would still be seen as acceptable.

merlotgran Thu 23-Jul-20 21:45:13

It's not acceptable and that's why I don't like reality TV programmes on the whole. There is always a baddie who is obvious encouraged to make outrageous comments - think Miriam Margolyes on Marigold Hotel.

Galaxy Thu 23-Jul-20 21:47:25

I think it's just really hard to hide who you are in those programmes. I can only think of a couple of people who have managed it.

Callistemon Thu 23-Jul-20 22:12:57

MissAdventure

Maybe.
For me though, I don't think having a posh voice makes speaking to people that way acceptable or funny.

She doesn't sound posh to me.

MissAdventure Thu 23-Jul-20 22:20:30

You obviously don't come from Essex. grin

Callistemon Thu 23-Jul-20 22:24:01

? No.
The only Way to Speak is Essex then!

MissAdventure Thu 23-Jul-20 22:27:26

It is around these parts.
I'm well jell.