i'm trying to figure out how to navigate the thanksgiving game if it's at noon too. we host, and usually eat around 4. i think we'll keep the time, i'll have as much ready to go by noon as humanly possible, and treat the game as hor d'oeuvres/drink time for who ever wants to show up. by the time i need to deep fry the bird, i'll deep into the drink, making the day more entertaining, and more dangerous!