[Philmont] dinnner in cimarron

The St. James has two options. The main dining room has a gourmet cuisine that is priced accordingly. The bar area has a more casual cuisine that does include steaks, buffalo burgers and some Mexican dishes. I have never found the need to try the main dining room. On Autumn Adventure, I have always taken the guides to the bar area with no complaints.

In 1999 or 2000, while I was lurking in the area (and trespassing on some of the trails on the Ranch-let's keep that between you and me--don't try this at home), I went into the St. James only to find that the main dining room had been booked by a Japanese contingent. Some of the boys were outside, with the advisors, while the parents were being seranaded by musicians who went table to table. I determined to return the next day.

The next evening, I inquired about seating in the dining room. One of the employees asked "Why?". I was a bit taken aback and she added "Have you seen the prices?" She directed me to the bar area and I have happily eaten there on many occasions since.

Don't miss touring the hallways and the rooms which indicate which desperados slept in which rooms.

Bill Sheehan, ASM
Troop 55, Pitman, NJ
Philmont '70,'72, Autumn Adventure '01,'03,'05

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Received on Mon Jul 2 10:54:35 2007