We've done this. If you can't find a turkey, just get a chicken.

Anonymous wrote:sure, as long as i could find a fresh one. don't buy a frozen one on Saturday.

Don't worry about it.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/thanksgiving-food-science-mix-and-mash-spuds/2012/11/12/1ce9db88-1a42-11e2-aa6f-3b636fecb829_story.html
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The frozen bird

People do this every year, and reputedly a tender, juicy bird is ready in about five hours. So if you have to deal with a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning, all is not lost. Put on an apron and get cracking. But whatever you do, don’t try any quick-thaw schemes such as microwaving it or soaking it in hot water. You would be asking for food poisoning, because the turkey’s surface would warm first and remain at bacteria-friendly temperatures for hours.

If you want to try it, excellent directions can be found online.

I often do this. They are on sale and the grocery stores are generally not packed. It's a good weekend to shop and cook.

sure, as long as i could find a fresh one. don't buy a frozen one on Saturday.

We are out of town for Thanksgiving and won't be home until Saturday, so no leftovers for us. I love Thanksgiving dinner and was disappointed with our meal so was considering cooking a scaled down version this weekend. So, question is, if I can find one, would you buy a turkey on Saturday with plans to cook it on Sunday?