Truth be told Sophia and Ian first ran into one another years before they started dating. It was a cold winter night. A Nor’easter was in full force and the snow deep. Arriving home from work, Sophia tempted fate by trying to plow through the snow obstructing the garage entry. Bad choice as she got completely stuck. Donning a full snowsuit, boots and goggles she began shoveling herself out. The task seemed endless and Sophia was close to tears. But alas, who should arrive on the scene but Ian in his plow truck. Already exhausted by this his 17th drive to plow, Ian nevertheless gallantly took to the task of helping this young lady free her car from the snow and in no time had the car safely in the garage and the drive cleared. Both skillful and handsome, Sophia was duly impressed with her rescuer, her new plow guy, Ian. Fast forward a couple of years and their paths crossed again — this time on a dating app. Sophia immediately recognized his picture, and much to her excitement, they matched. A dating app in which the female starts the conversation, Sophia commented that she believed he’d once plowed her driveway and rescued her. He remembered the interaction that snowy night but had no clue it was Sophia under all that snow gear. The conversation quickly led to their first date and in exchanging numbers, Sophia realized his number had been in her phone the whole time, “Ian Plow Guy”. Ian took Sophia to Drifter’s Wife in Portland for dinner and Sophia was taken with Ian’s ability to navigate the menu, ordering both food and wine for a memorable experience. Ian was likewise smitten, taken with Sophia’s fun spirit, bright laugh, and ability to connect. Beautiful besides! Both agreed it was the best date they’d ever been on and when dinner was over, they continued their evening together, walking and talking through the Old Port. Stopping for one last cocktail at Central Provisions, Ian couldn’t help but lean in for their first kiss. And as they say, the rest is history.