I'm from a small town, where everyone knows everyone, neighbors watch each others' houses, and the town itself only houses about 300 people. But, around this town, there are two slightly larger cities, and let me tell you, my dad knows almost everyone in them.

1. We can't go to Wal-Mart without him having to stop and talk to someone he knows.

I'd say we're in the store for probably 45 minutes every time we go, and we can't ever just "get in and get out".

2. He's always on the phone with someone, or is getting text messages every 3 minutes.

Someone heard about him through someone else, who just happened to also know him... it goes on forever. I think he has at least 400 contacts in his phone and he's always on it.

3. None of us kids could get away with anything we weren't supposed to be doing.

Let me tell ya, dad finds out everything through the grapevine.

4. He's always out helping someone.

That phone call that I talked about? Yeah, it was probably someone asking for his help working on a car or building a house or something, and he's got a big heart so he always helps the most he can.

5. Dad always knows when something important is going on.

Such as parade start times, who got into a car accident, what time the fireworks start, whose house is on fire, etc.

6. We always have to plan things with an hour or so to spare.

Because he knows so many people, things come up occasionally when we can't be on time to events or dinners.

7. Skipping school? Think again.

Dad always knew. We never knew how he knew, but he did.

8. Going 100mph in a 55? Yeah, nope.

He's also super tight with the police department, so like I said, he always knows.

9. He always has someone who can help him or our family.

If one of us kids can't be there, he's got enough contacts that can help him if he needs it, like when we had help putting a new roof on the house.

10. He's got a big support system.

Dad has been through a lot. Him knowing so many people also means he has an absolutely gigantic support system, and he's got people he can count on.

Sometimes it's not so cool to have a dad who knows the whole world, but other times it's the bees knees.