JG, are you actually going for the fryer this year??
Not this year, Babe... I never did do the trial run. My folks are hosting, and it's actually being catered as it's just too much work for my mom any more (tho I'm sure she'll make a side or two, and doctor-up whatever they get). My kitchen just isn't big enough to prepare such a feast.
$19.95/pp (6 of us) for a 16-lb bird, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potato pie, mashed potatoes, green beans w/ almonds, rolls, apple pie... not too bad, and
the place is pretty good.
While the food is important, it's more important to have the time spent with family....