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Last-minute presents

Can't figure out what to get Dad for Father's Day? Try these gift ideas

June 13, 2007

He barbecues. He golfs.

He can mow the lawn like it's nobody's business.

He's Super Dad.

So what exactly do you get for the dad that has everything? Here are a few ideas to make Dad smile before he can say, "Go ask your mom."

1. Get his grub on.

There are very few dads out there that don't enjoy a good meal.

Take your papa out to his favorite restaurant and you win with both parents - Mom won't have to cook. If a swanky dinner isn't Dad's thing, head over to tasty favorite Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., and watch the Tigers game on one of their many big screens.

2. Make his buddies jealous.

You've seen your pops get a bit overheated on the golf course. Instead of encouraging him to throw his club into the pond, let your old man have a drink instead.

The Club Champ Kooler Klub, $49.99, dispenses 48 ounces of any drink Dad likes from a discreet spout disguised as a golf club. The dispenser is available at www.after5catalog.com, and will definitely make your father's golf bag the most hi-tech of them all.

3. Make sure he won't lose his marbles.

You won't be the one stuck looking for your dad's car keys with the Smart Find Remote Control Key Locator, $60, available at www.brookstone.com.

The device locates keys, iPods and (Dad's favorite) the remote control, with an 85-decibel alarm.

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