My leaving Marriott in 2005 is different than many of the posters who are moving away from Marriott properties. Today, I received word that I will be starting 2005 in a small Midwest town and will be there for an undetermined amount of time. Upon checking the town’s lodging choices within 30 miles, my choices are a Motel 6 and a Comfort Inn. After spending 149 nights in 2003 and thus far 167 nights in 2004 in Marriott properties, my withdrawals have begun.