Things were in full swing by the time we got there and the food was ready . We planted our chairs near the one table were everyone was gathered around and just had a great time relaxing , visiting with people and enjoying the beautiful day . Now it feels like summer is upon us , I look at their cook out as the " kick off to the summer season " .

Question: Why are the friends and narrator so loose ?
Answer: The end of Summer party is here .The Summer is ending .They are celebrating the end of Summer .The weather is nicer .