ok, this definitely looks like something I need to check out.
yes. it looks like a far better idea than setting up a boiling flame bomb in your yard

I've decided to delete my post, mainly because it's me going blah blah blah about both sides of my family. In the end, I just wish there was a way I could get them all together for Thanksgiving this year. Instead, I'm getting a heavy guilt trip over which side I'm going to. So, instead of working a short shift on Thanksgiving, like I probably would have gotten, I specifically requested a long one.

Which reminds me - I think I'm going to make some sweet potato pie sometime this next week. Last year turned out fantastically - time to do it again!

OOh! And fried chicken - loved it! It wasn't greasy and it was so moist and good! If anyone decides to do it, offer it to the neighbors for free or for a small fee for the oil (so long as they bring the bird). It helps cut down on the waste and saves the neighbor some time.

I can't wait for T-giving leftovers!

been there, done that.

have them draw lots/numbers/cut the deck for high card...winner chooses... whatever....one gets xmas, the other gets T-day. otherwise they'll have you twisting in the wind over xmas as well. settle it now, its decided and you can plan accordingly.

Well, Christmas is a different story. They actually do things at different times, making it super easy for me to get to various events.

Dad's side = Christmas Eve party
Dad's side = early morning presents
Mom's side = afternoon presents and early evening dinner
Dad's side = they go out to dinner, I sometimes meet them afterward for cocktails.

I live in Huntington with my grandma on my mom's side, and the rest of the family is in Costa Mesa, making it not the hugest travel deal for Christmas... Thanksgiving - it seems no one will budge on the time. What will likely happen is that I will eat at grandma's (mom's side) after taking a quick shower, then I'll head over to the other family to say hi.

You're welcome to come over. We'll have plenty of food. And no Melvin ;)

way better plan than what I did last year.

drive to destination 1....eat turkey.....:) .
drive to destination 2........eat turkey.......:p .
drive to destination 3.......eat turkey................:( .
go home, barf and pass out

what a great time :rolleyes:

I think I'll limit myself to 1 "meal" and a visit or two this go round

Hahaha! I've done that before!! Never again!! :D

I'd say we should have a LoT Thanksgiving, but I doubt anyone has the time. Maybe we can have a post-Thanksgiving on December 1... ;)

Never done it myself (and I am dying to try it), but one suggestion I have heard from more than one source is to

1. Put uncooked turkey into cold, empty fryer
2. Pour water into fryer to "fill" line
3. Remove turkey
4. The water level now in fryer is the level that you should fill with oil
5. Heat oil, etc.

Make sure to account for stuffing if applicable to account for volume - I don't know if stuffing is cooked with the Turkey when frying.

This takes the guesswork out of how much oil and prevents spills (from too much oil)

Huh. As of yesterday, looks like I'm going to visit my brother and his wife in Atlanta for Thanksgiving. I've never done spur-of-the-moment traveling before, never been in the budget, never had the time. I'm losing my Thursday and Friday markets next week because of the holiday, and my brother is really good at online bargain shopping. Voila! Time off, and an affordable flight. I'll be leaving Tuesday afternoon, and coming back Friday eve, just in time for leftovers. I'm excited to be able to do this, and anxious, because every fiber of my being says I should be putting the money to more responsible use.

My inner pauper is going to have to stfu.