NYC in my mind?

Well, planned trip to New York may not pan out, as the friend I am supposed to stay with (who I don't even like, but use simply because he has a place in NYC, natch) has suddenly, after twice telling me that a visit this week was OK , announced that it is, alas, not, and could I maybe come a week later, instead? Of course I cannot, as I am on vacation now and have to return to work by then. He did the same thing last year, when I met my mother, who was staying in Brooklyn chez a friend, and once there, I had to scramble to make last-minute alternate plans for my first night. Maybe it's karma for using people, although I like to think I do a good job of feigning friendship, and I am a considerate houseguest. Anyway, I wrote back to him suggesting I spend the first couple of nights in a hotel, and then stay at his place. We'll see what happens.