What brands do you associate with? – Ah, the daily writing prompt is doing market research now. This could be fun though. I haven’t thought about brand association before but I certainly have some.

Being I’m sitting at a computer I’ll start with those tools.

• Technology – used to be Dell for personal but switched to HP. Professionally IBM hardware and AIX, RedHat, Oracle, EMC, NetApp
• Sound – Bose
• Peanut Butter – Jiff
• Cameras – Nikon Printers – Canon
• Flying – not often but usually SouthWest.
• Soda – I’ve always liked a nice cold Coke.
• Transportation – I like Chevy’s from the 60s and early 70s. Mazda’s after that. Honda motorcycles. Always wanted a Harley but couldn’t afford one when it was time.
• Ice Cream – Beryers
• Yard – John Deere
• Lodging – Marriott and Hilton – again not often.
• Libation – I don’t drink often, but Plantation Rum XO is very nice.
• Hardware – Ace – Lowes and Home Depot have given me enough bad experiences that I don’t go there unless Ace doesn’t carry it.
• Education – the University of Maryland and the public school my daughters teach at.
• Fast food chain – Jersey Mikes Subs – that’s about it for that category. I try to stay away from FF.
• Security – Winchester and Louisville slugger. I’m going to add a Ring system soon though.
• Bacon – Tie between Smithfield and Oscar Meyer
• Shoes – Sketchers

Jeez, I didn’t realize all the brands I use. I could go on with others but that is a lot of personal info. If the above wasn’t enough already.

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