Columbia deer aren't afraid of anything, including people on trails and my large dog.

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after a quick google, testosterone replacement therapy which can be for people w low testosterone levels

Unfortunately they don't have anything available soon enough for me :/

Autumn Crest is right by it and I live here. Is it perfect, no. But it sounds a lot better than Pointe and I doubt its much of a price difference.

Any of the doctors at Maryland Endocrine near the hospital or Doctor Dobbs at Hopkins in Baltimore City

The price isn’t worth it. Restaurant scene is bad, poor service throughout, schools are overtly political, high taxes, property crime, no culture.

I’d go for Desantis in 24, but I’m an outlier. Primarily democrats, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this is the place for you.

I loved it for the first six years. It was kinda run down, but the staff was great, the neighbors were pretty chill, it had a great location. I felt like it was worth it. Then Morgan Properties bought it, fired everyone and replaced them, did superficial renovations without addressing functionality, and jacked the price up and added a whole bunch of new fees for services I didn’t use and couldn’t opt out of. It wasn’t worth it anymore.

Why stay for a decade if you don’t like it?

What’s trt?

I lived there for a decade. I would advise against it.

you can ask me anything in private for more

i live here.

dont. there are mice and roaches all over my apt. you pay way too much for what you get imo. the rooms are nice sure but i hate this place. We just got new managment so maybe things will improve but there are some dumbass rules in the lease too

I've also had a great experience with Shoot. Photographer was great and the photoshoot itself was free. (You pay for the images you buy).

Hi! Sent you a chat :)

Listen to 98 Rock in the morning.

Check out Texy’s Photography in Ellicott City

If you are looking for something outside (at one of our many beautiful parks, for example) I would check out shoot.com. We have used this site to connect with a local photographer the last two years and the pictures have turned out great. Price is reasonable as well.

Awesome, thank you! I'll look into her.

https://jessicapattersonphoto.com/ Very happy with Jessica.

I did email my rep, Shari Zarat, and will see if she replies. Not confrontational at all, just can you shed your POV on this?

You are correct that this is a recurring problem with the Board and not unique to Lakey's tenure. Her predecessor (Milton Mathews) seemed to accept Board dysfunction as an inherent part of CA and just roll with it while Lakey is assertively trying to make a positive change in the community and keep the Board's BS from rolling down hill to the rest of the staff.

I don't have a history beyond ~2018 but unfortunately, the problem definitely isn't limited to this Board. Even with different Board members there have been issues with micromanagement, lack of understanding of the Board's proper role, and lack of strategic vision. The problem perpetuates itself because most residents take incorrectly assume that CA functions effectively, the often toxic nature of the Board discourages people from volunteering to serve, and because the Board has a self perpetuating culture of dysfunction. Unless you change those things, this will continue to happen.

I don't think its fair to call the Board corrupt though. Its not like they are embezzling money or getting any substantial material benefit (they do get free CA memberships) from their current course of action. They are mostly just old people looking to get "credit" for serving the community that they legit love and are upset with a person that is more interested in making changes for the better than stroking their ego.

I find it surprising that no one has researched the history of this Board’s behavior. Ms. Boyd is just the current target of this Board’s anger. My understanding is that this behavior was present with previous CA leaders but they moved on quietly or their contracts were not renewed. Ms. Boyd is clearly a strong leader and wanted to confront the rumors head on, to shine some light on the disfunction. I’m certain the Board corruption is known within the local leadership circles. I’m sure with a little digging one could shine a brighter light on the history of this Board’s behavior. That is the bigger story in my opinion, and will prevent this from happening again with the next CA President.

The letter of support sent from Harpers Choice was presented to CA before the question of Boyds dismissal had ever materialized. I'm sure you would find that village board supports Lakey though. They could have chosen to send Alan Klein back to the board after his ethics removal but chose instead to appoint another council rep.