Jim's Assistant — Pit Operations
Sandy is mentioned in archival audio as Jim's assistant who helped him cut hickory wood for the pits. In the Smokestack Lightning tapes, Jim refers to Sandy as his "girl" who helped keep the wood supply going during long cooks.
Her identity beyond the first name remains unknown, but her presence in the audio tapes places her at the heart of Jim's daily pit operations — the unglamorous but essential work of keeping the fire fed.
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