Colton

Have some compassion for people who are less fortunate.

I can confirm that LUVI was great.   Thanks for the tip.

I had reservations to stay there but promptly cancelled. 
Because 
- Pool not yet open / ready. To accommodate they are sending people to a hotel next door to use the pool. Like homeless people.  Sorry.
- Only 1 restaurant is open
- Spa not open.
I'm a Four Seasons fan, but I'm not paying FS prices if FS service is not provided and not all amenities are included. 

He looks new.  Anyone have any thoughts to share?
https://rentmen.eu/TannerX/

Anyone met him since he went active again?

Being admittedly shallow, my biggest peeve about this is my local UPS driver is in his late 30's, hairy, and has a beautiful smile and cute ass. I miss the opportunity to admire said qualities which makes my appreciate my package, his package, and the delivered package.

I wish someone could catalog this thread into a spreadsheet w location, guy, rate and services.

I'm an ideas man.  I leave execution to others.

Or just get an in-person rapid test.  Any hotel that wants American tourists will have a testing setup. 
If you are considering Croatia, the Sheraton Dubrovnik has cheap rapid testing on-site.  And its pretty nice for a Sheraton, not run-down like most.

I wish someone could catalog this thread into a spreadsheet w location, guy, rate and services.

Congratulations!  That is an accomplishment worth celebrating.

I wish someone could catalog this thread into a spreadsheet w location, guy, rate and services.

I'm an ideas man.  I leave execution to others.

I'm an ideas man.  I leave execution to others.

I'm an ideas man.  I leave execution to others.

I wish someone could catalog this thread into a spreadsheet w location, guy, rate and services.

aren't there automated tools for this like calendly and youcanbook.me?

From your story, hard to tell if he was rude and disrespectful.  Seems like he asked questions, and it didn't work out. Did he get mad?
There is a part of your job that is sales/BD/customer service, same with a number of jobs.

Somehow, that distinction doesn't make me feel any better about this situation.

I've been to CDMX nearly a dozen times over the last 6 months.  It's become my easy go-to getaway.
I stay in Polanco mostly.  Tons of beautiful airbnbs, as well as solid hotel choices.  Locals call it the 'Beverly Hills of Mexico City.'  It's walkable, very green and very safe.
Love walking Centro, as the design, flow and architecture of the city really pops.  
Reforma has good walking and some nice hotels.  While older, the Four Seasons is a beautifully polished gem.  Best bar in the city (Fifty Mils).  The new Sofitel is likely the nicest 'new' luxe hotel in the city (opened late 2019).  I stayed there when the city was on full lockdown.  They have a great indoor pool and a killer staff.
You'll quickly realize that one trip isn't enough.  
And, if you haven't been told already, eat on the street.  And then head to El Morro for the best churros in town (ask for a side of cajeta)

If you text a locksmith, and ask if he can come over immediately, and the locksmith says no, I don't see any reason why the locksmith should be mad or annoyed.  If the locksmith doesn't want text messages inquiring about availability, he can remove his contact info from the advertisement.  
The locksmith may text back that he is available the next day to provide his service, but the customer has no obligation to text back.  It may be nice and courteous to text back, but I don't think there is an obligation.  
You can replace "locksmith" with the service provider of your choosing.  
 
Assuming by "few seconds of text" you mean 30 seconds (so quite generous), you would need 2,880 texts to add up to a day.  And some of these are while you are watching TV, or something else, so they didn't really take time you could have spent elsewhere. 
That being said, you could hire a remote personal assistant to handle your bookings.  Their hourly rate is probably lower than yours and it will be good for your mental health to not get as aggravated. 

If you text a locksmith, and ask if he can come over immediately, and the locksmith says no, I don't see any reason why the locksmith should be mad or annoyed.  If the locksmith doesn't want text messages inquiring about availability, he can remove his contact info from the advertisement.  
The locksmith may text back that he is available the next day to provide his service, but the customer has no obligation to text back.  It may be nice and courteous to text back, but I don't think there is an obligation.  
You can replace "locksmith" with the service provider of your choosing.  
 
Assuming by "few seconds of text" you mean 30 seconds (so quite generous), you would need 2,880 texts to add up to a day.  And some of these are while you are watching TV, or something else, so they didn't really take time you could have spent elsewhere. 
That being said, you could hire a remote personal assistant to handle your bookings.  Their hourly rate is probably lower than yours and it will be good for your mental health to not get as aggravated. 

If you text a locksmith, and ask if he can come over immediately, and the locksmith says no, I don't see any reason why the locksmith should be mad or annoyed.  If the locksmith doesn't want text messages inquiring about availability, he can remove his contact info from the advertisement.  
The locksmith may text back that he is available the next day to provide his service, but the customer has no obligation to text back.  It may be nice and courteous to text back, but I don't think there is an obligation.  
You can replace "locksmith" with the service provider of your choosing.  
 
Assuming by "few seconds of text" you mean 30 seconds (so quite generous), you would need 2,880 texts to add up to a day.  And some of these are while you are watching TV, or something else, so they didn't really take time you could have spent elsewhere. 
That being said, you could hire a remote personal assistant to handle your bookings.  Their hourly rate is probably lower than yours and it will be good for your mental health to not get as aggravated. 

La Condesa and Zona Rosa are good options, but Polanco is also good if you want to stay in a upscale, safe neighborhood with a bit of international crowd and good restaurant options. Polanco is pretty big, so you'll need to decide if you want to stay near Museo Soumaya that has more of a professional, corporate crowd, or closer to Chapultepec and the Anthropology museum (must see cultural gem when in CDMX) and opens up during weekends when they shut down part of the roads for cycling and pedestrians.
The Reforma/ Cuauhutemoc area near the Angel of Independence is more of a business district, but has street vendors, nice restaurants and is in walking distance from Zona Rosa.
The neighborhood you stay at should be in proximity to the things you want to do, and you can always stay in different ones to fit your itinerary. One of my favorite cities.
Have fun and stay safe if you go!

Mexico City - one of my favorite cities on the planet - is huge, complex, and has some extraordinary museums superb restaurants, and many unique neighborhoods. Zona Rosa is the traditional "gay" area; lots of bars and nightlife. La Condessa is more upscale urban residential; lovely streets, lots of excellent restaurants, nice AirBnB's. I have loved every minute of every one of my many visits there.
As far as covid goes, my Mexican friends tell me that the place is still a disaster. As much as I love it, I ain't going till I hear differently. Hell, some neighborhoods don't have running water on a good day, so something as simple as handwashing becomes an issue for residents.