Unfortunately, I had a bad experience with Pony, too. My guess (hope?) is that a lot has changed for him since 2022, but I wouldn’t try again. I was in Palm Springs for a conference, I had texted him a couple weeks before and he was really great a communication - had a pic with rates and what to expect and everything. The day of, I texted again to confirm, he asked if we could move it back and hour and that worked - I was looking forward to it. I grabbed an uber so I’d arrive on time (and walking in the 100+ degree heat was a no go) and got dropped off outside his place. And then no response. I waited and texted for 20 minutes with no response. FIVE hours later I get a text back saying he’s sorry he missed me, that he went down for a quick nap and only just woke up and is sorry for wasting my time. I tried to be understanding, but was disappointed and out two uber rides. No offer to rebook or any communication after that. I go to Palm Springs a few times every year, but for sure have not reached out again.
