Rural romance: Heart of the Countryside – Andrew and Hannah
Welcome to the Farmers Weekly series putting country couples in the spotlight in a bid to work out what makes rural relationships tick. Here we put the questions to Andrew Oram and Hannah Sutcliffe, who met in June 2012.
This Month Andrew Oram |
What are your recollections of how/where you met? | It was a two-hour drive to meet Hannah after meeting her on Muddy Matches, so I was just glad she turned up, albeit a nervous 45 minutes late! | Smuggling our way into a National Trust property (accidentally of course!). |
What do you like most about your other half? | Her backside and her ability to make a bloody good sandwich on demand. | His backside and how understanding he is of my ditzy moments. |
How would describe their personality? | Hannah is a breath of fresh air, full of life and happiness. | Thoughtful, laid-back and a much-needed calming influence on a very giddy Northerner! |
And their dress sense? | All very sensible except the denim dress that horrified me… and that was while it was still on the hanger. | Pretty good. Usual farmer staples: checked shirt, big boots. Not so sure about the white trousers, though. |
And if you could change one thing about them what would it be? | Stop her being so clumsy – she dropped the same bottle seven times on our first date. | Nothing. He’s perfect! |
Whatís the highlight of your time together? | Too many to mention! Although, taking Hannah home to Yorkshire for my first Christmas away from home and nailing victory at “Farm-opoly” is worth a mention! | Giggles in the tractor, long walks and getting to know my best friend. |
What’s the most annoying habit? | Making a mess of the butter dish. | Taking his shirts and jumpers off as one item then either leaving them on the floor or folding them up and putting them away like this. Infuriating. |
What’s the secret to a good relationship? | Talk about everything and have no secrets. | Laughter and being able to tell each other anything. |
Are rural people more romantic than urban ones? | I couldn’t tell you, I’ve never been out with a townie. | Of course. Flowers and fine dining are overrated… it’s all about make-shift passenger seats in items of farm machinery. |
Love is? | When you can’t imagine your life without it. | You don’t know until you have it, then you can’t explain it. |