WHO: Gunnar Song + Friends! (Hub-style) WHAT: Ruth's 10th birthday. WHERE: Some picnic ground in Balamb. WHEN: Starts morning of Sunday, September 27. WARNINGS: tbd
The story behind the rather 'ingenious' idea of hosting a picnic party for the young Song's upcoming 10th was actually nothing short of a spark of creativity. Simply put, they were running low on funds. The original plan had been to do it in their house, of course, but the space was too little to contain all of Gunnar's and Ruth's friends combined and there was the clean up to think of. A children's party in McMog's didn't cut it either because it was too expensive and they were trying to cut back on Ruth's fast food intake. Scraping the barrel of the pot for ideas, it was then that Gunnar remembered Kemp's birthday party.
And that was how they ended up renting a little space of green not far from town. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats and games and whatever else they wanted. They had all the grassland to run in and roll in but sadly, they would have to be mindful of the other patrons seeking to enjoy a not-so-peaceful Sunday with them. Lunch would be served whenever the guests chose to. That was the beauty of sandwiches, fruits, chips, juices and other such offerings that didn't require a plate, a spoon and a fork. Plus, it made clean up and preparations really easy. Actually, that was the biggest reason. Harmony the corgi would also be around to entertain everyone and steal their food.
The start of the party is technically around 10:00 in the morning although anyone can come and go anytime. At around 6:30 in the evening, though, the Songs would be driving back with a sleeping Ruth in the backseat.