1. You've only ever been to Crane Beach, even though there are a ton of other beaches around, because let's face it, it's the best beach.

2. You've been to at least one Crane Castle Concert in the summer and have possibly already started planning your wedding there.

3. You know the history of Crane Beach better than the history of America.

4. You prefer seafood over all other food. The Clam Box, need I say more?

5. Your grandparents grandparents were friends because that's how long families in Ipswich have been here.

6. You're probably related to half the town. Unless you're Greek, then you're definitely related to half the town.

7. You were either a "Win-throwup" or a "Doyon-dummy." Because as elementary school kids, we come up with the most creative nicknames, right?

8. Then, when you reach middle school, all elementary school prejudices aside, you're all best friends because you're stuck together until you graduate high school.

9. You have Pomodori's at least once a week starting in middle school because Friday is Pomo's Pizza day. Probably more though, because honestly, they have the best honey barbecue steak tip salad ever. They're also conveniently located next to the middle/high school, and you can walk there after school.

10. You know everyone in your grade, the grade below you and the grade above you. And the grade above that. Because the middle school and high school share the same building.

11. When you're in middle school, being able to walk around town without your parents means you're cool.

12. When you're in high school and get your license, driving around aimlessly is cool.

13. Because there is nothing "cool" to do in Ipswich when you're 16.

14. You spend your teenage years hating this town and waiting to get out, only to realize later that it's really not that bad. But you still don't wanna settle down there ... yet.

15. But you have to come back to have Riverview Pizza at least once every couple of months.