Blind Date: Michael and Hana

We sent Michael and Hana on a blind date to Three Brothers, a romantically-lit boat moored on the harbourside – but was the evening smooth sailing?

Name and occupation?
“Michael, account Manager.”
“Hana, traveller and jewellery maker.”

Have you ever been on a blind date before?
Michael: “No.”
Hana: “No, it was my first time.”

What made you want to go on this blind date?
Michael: “Free food and to meet someone I may never have met.”
Hana: “Life is too short to take too seriously, why not!”

What were your first thoughts when you saw your date?
Michael: “Yes! It’s not a man! But on a serious note, she looked awesome and was really smiley.”
Hana: “Happily surprised! Like a gent he’d arrived early and made me feel completely at ease.”

What did you talk about?
Michael: “Everything from travel, sports, hula hooping, Bristol, Wales (where we’re both from) and how everyone from Wales is just the best. I think we covered all known topics.”
Hana: “Everything, there wasn’t a quiet moment. We had a lot in common and shared a lot of the same interests.”

What was the atmosphere like?
Michael: “Started off a little nervous. Then we were talking like we’d known each other for ages.”
Hana: “There was a great atmosphere, very relaxed. The staff at Three Brothers also played a big part in this, they were good fun, helpful and generally an asset to the place!”

Any moments when you wished you were somewhere else?
Michael: “No.”
Hana: “No, it was a fun evening.”

What would you say is the best characteristic of your date?
Michael: “Her outlook on life.”
Hana: “Michael is a real gent, has so many interests and a great sense of humour! I laughed a lot!”

What do you think your date made of you?
Michael: “Probably the best guy she’s ever met, restored her faith in men and is a possible future ex-husband.”
Hana: “Maybe that I can chat the head off of a coin?! I don’t know, I think we both found it really easy to get along with each other.”

Is there anything you would change about the evening?
Michael: “Nothing. Well, maybe my capacity to eat and drink more.”
Hana: “Maybe that I wouldn’t go out with my friends the night before. Luckily we were both a little fragile – nothing a glass of wine didn’t cure!”

Did you go somewhere else after your meal?
Michael: “Yes, we went for a few drinks.”
Hana: “Yes, we went in search of an Irish coffee but ended up in Small Bar with some Picklebacks.”

Were there any sparks of potential?
Michael: “I thought so.”
Hana: “Maybe.”

Will you meet again?
Michael: “Yes.”
Hana: “We found out we live ridiculously close so we are going to meet at the pub for a cheeky mid week bev.”

With enormous thanks to Three Brothers Burgers, who sponsored this month’s date.

If you would like to take part in one of our blind dates, then please email meena@bristol247.com. You will have your meal and drinks taken care of, leaving you to concentrate on the chemistry of love!

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