Don Correll says these toolboxes have been moving quickly as folks come into his store, Little Lots Liquidation, in search of Father's Day presents. (T-G Photo by Mary Reeves) [Click to enlarge] [Order this photo]

If you've been planning some elaborate homemade gift for dad, such as a hand-knitted tie or a mosaic coffee cup, you may have waited too long. With Father's Day this Sunday, time is running out.

So it's time you were running out -- running out to get Dad that something-or-other to remind him how much you appreciate everything he's done for you.

If your father is into tools or hunting and fishing, great gifts for great prices can be found at Little Lots Liquidation on North Main.

"We've had a lot of people coming in for Father's Day presents," said owner Don Correll. "We sold several (NASCAR) touch lamps, fishing stuff and a couple of tool boxes."

There's a wall full of fishing gear to go with the rods, and another wall full of tools to go with the toolboxes.

At S&S Buggies, further up the road on North Main, gifts can get a little more eccentric -- and a lot more fun. The powersports shop offers golf carts and electric cars, just to name a few of the items.

"Toys for boys," said owner Mike Sims, laughing. "We actually sell more carts for granddads than dads. They like those electric golf carts with the back seats and headlights so they can run the grandbabies all over the place."

The street-legal electric cars, which start at $6,000, are practical in many ways, especially considering gasoline prices, but Sims warns they are better for in-town driving than highway road trips.

"I wouldn't drive one over to Estill Springs to the drive-in movie," he said. "But I can drive one to the video store and rent a movie!"

One of the special features S&S offers is customizing. Whether created on premises or with kits, the shop turns out some pretty unusual golf carts and electric cars. A "Ford Mustang" shares parking lot space with a California roadster, and sandwiched between them is a bright purple vehicle that looks as though its parent should have been a dune buggy, not a golf cart.

Pop star Justin Timberlake's mother bought three of those customized jobs around Christmas -- an H3 Hummer design, a Cadillac Escalade design and the classic roadster. Sims didn't know if she was buying them for a dad or not; he just knew it was a boost for business.

At Lowery Jewelers on North Main Street, an entire table is dedicated to Dad.

"We've got lots of cool watches," said Tiffany Lemmon in the sales department. "Cuff links, things for his desk."

"We have golf-themed crystal, too," said Pam Gutierrez, also in sales. "Gift boxes, letter openers."

One new item that has been very popular this year is a desk set, with a pen and holder carved from deer antler from Steiner.

"Guys love these," said Gutierrez.

In Bell Buckle, Joe Sheetz can give your present that personal touch with his lasering equipment, burning names or messages onto a wide variety of items he offers at Designz By You.

"We have personalized pens, key chains, knives -- a wide selection of knives. We've got 45 different styles of knives," said Sheetz.

The shop also carries money clips, personalized Maglites, cell phone covers, race car knives and much more, ranging in price from $5.99 and up. The personalization doesn't take long, either.

"In less than 5 minutes, they can be in and out," said Sheetz.

If your idea of a good day for Dad is getting him to relax, Kim Winnette at Barr's furniture said she knows what he wants.

"They want recliners. That's what people usually buy Dad for Father's Day."

Stephen Clifford has a different idea for his own dad. Sitting in the cool comfort of Yoes Brothers Barber Shop on Madison, he's decided to share that experience with his father by getting him a gift certificate.

"We've always done gift certificates," said Rodney Yoes. "They sell pretty well. A dad's got to get a haircut anyway -- it's a thoughtful gift."

"We thought about it first over the holidays," said his brother John, who started the shop with Rodney in January.

The Yoes Brothers have gift certificates for haircuts, shampoos, and even shaves.

"It's a good idea," said Clifford. "I haven't gotten him anything yet and they give good haircuts here. I guess I'll get him a shave, too."