[The Other Harry]

No there's no instructions on the wrapper or popup button. I bought a fresh Empire turkey from the market.

Next year, get a thermometer. That's the only way to go. There's a really cool electronic one made by Polder which can be read without opening the oven, but any thermometer is the thing.

Covering with and basting thru cheesecloth is not a bad idea, but I would not do that while the oven is over 375.

As mentioned earlier, I am an advocate of a short shot (half hour) at 425/450, then dropping to 325.

I don't time zone you're in, but you better get that bird in the oven. ;)

[Cinnamon Girl]

Don't worry, everyone. The turkey is roasting. I started it at a high temp as suggested, then turned it down to 325. Will it be done by 2:30 or should I turn it up to 350? I do have a meat thermometer, but there seems to be different opinions about what temp the thigh meat should be.