Inta died at dawn this morning in my arms.Henry,Maya and her sister Selga arrived yesterday and we had a happy day.We will bury her today in the rainforest on the mountainside overlooking the Pacific at sunset.Thank you all for your heartfelt thoughts.
Thumper and crew had a rare treat…Earlier this year Inta and I donated a fishing trip to a charity auction hosted by our dear friends Charlie and Lisa Pereira.The winning bid was by newlyweds James and Julie Cangialosi …They showed up last week with friends Sharon McEvoy and Anuj Gupta.Young,green, and eager they plunged into our jungle with a vigor that reminded me of my youth.They played hard and headed offshore and ripped it up with a Golfito grand slam….Marlin, sailfish, yellowfin and Mahi….They were fresh air and are welcome(and looked forward to)anytime on Thumper.
Update 1/1/12 : Added Video
About a week before our wedding, James and I attended a charity event, for our good friends. During that event there was a silent action, and a 2 day Fishing Trip in Costa Rica we thought could not be passed up…little did we know this couple we were talking and laughing the night away with were the owners of the boat! We knew at that moment after having the successful winning bid that it would be a trip of a lifetime! I don’t even think I can put into words the amount of fun or all the memories of our week long trip, from Latitude 8, the fajitas (ok multiple orders on the same night!), the raining ride through the mangroves, the amazing beach house and black volcanic beach, closing and being one of the first guests a soy e mar, Snickers (More about that later!) and of course the FISHING! The seas were rough, and sea sickness did occur (just me! lol)…but although I did rally to catch what I call the “girly pretty” fish, the sailfish with the most beautiful sail! Although my beaming face says it all in the photos catching the fish in the pouring rain with the whole crew cheering me on was an unbelievable rush and it still makes me smile from ear to ear! I was not the only one to catch a beauty during our trip, all 4 of us were successful! Ronnie and Beto were amazing! Thumper is a lucky girl having those 2 men on her side! A special thanks to Ronnie and Beto for teaching me the correct way to cut a pineapple! Thank you Harry for your incredible hospitality, we had so much fun laughing and trading stories with you at the marina those nights! And of course thank you for the SNICKERS! When the boys polished off those frozen snickers bars before I could have one…and thats all I was looking for….you saved the day! 🙂 I don’t think a snickers ever tasted so good before nor do I ever think I finished one so fast before! Ha! Harry I know I speak for James and I in saying thank you for this amazing adventure, we not only have great memories from our trip but a new friend! We looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Jeff Banta and friends lookin’ for love in Golfito…
By Capt. Ty Foster
November 30, 2011
Loved this 🙂
That is lovely!
Still struggling for full recovery from collapsed lung operation….Inta is better but not yet ready for discharge.Doc’s working hard to stabilize her breathing…Success is imminent…
Go Inta! You are so strong I know you can do it!
we are coming home to Golfito Friday…Then we’re going fishing
we are in Golfito and happy to be together…Sister Patty arriving Sun. for 2 weeks to help.Still need occasional oxygen,but inta can wash her hair,enjoy the sunsets and not be in bed…Small victories
Hello Mr. Harry
Are you still in Panama?
Regards.
Fernando.
Hi Inta, so glad you are home in Golfito
We missed you both during our visit
Along with my bud Captain Tyler Foster, Ronnie, Beto and I explored the 20-26 mile area off Golfito. Knowing we were ahead of the later arriving bait schools,we were undeterred in our efforts to find billfish. Shortly after deploying our spread we picked up a couple good sized Dorado. The pressure of having fresh fish for dinner was off!. An hour later a big Pacific Sail piggishly slammed into our outside lure and I had my first Pacific sail release. The day slowed down and big blue never showed.
Two days later we were back with Ty’s wife Maureen with Rooster on our mind. After African Pompano and Yellow tail snapper were added to our list of delicacies, Ty landed a stud 30lb rooster on 20lb. Maureen continued to score with two more of the stripped beauties.
I promised Glo that there would positively, absolutely, be no boat rides neccesary for her while on our visit. After a total of six exciting for her rides and a few hairy eyeballs directed my way, our mountain girl is home telling all the stories with lots of laughter!!
Thanks Harry and Inta for all the memories. Jeff and Glo
Wish I could be there to help Harry, all my best to Inta, you guys got this.
Regards
Dear family and friends….Inta and I have been on an incredible journey.For the last 12 days we have been fighting a life threatening,complex,medical issue that is worth an episode of Doctor House.Last tuesday we took a wild, last resort, ambulance trip from Golfito Hospital to a private clinic in David, Panama.Here,where there are more MD’s on staff than patients,a team of brave(if you know Inta),determined Doctors,worked around the clock to solve the mystery and save her life.Today,after numerous procedures,pathology studies,CT scans,ECHO,XRAY,24/7 IV antibiotics,lasic,etc,etc,we have a treatable Diagnosis.We have 1 rough surgery friday.
So glad to hear the good news about Inta! Many prayers and good vibes were sent her way. Please stay in touch…Love you both….Tami & Don
Harry – Inta, my dear friends –
Thinking of you both right now – a prayer that it
will all be merely another chapter with a happy ending.
. . . Larry
We’ll be here for you when you get back Inta. Best of luck
Inta is out of surgery and OK
You are in my prayers. Safe journey.
Lots of love coming your way…
Cheri and I are so pleased to hear the good news, hoping Inta’s recovery continues peacefully!!
Just got back from a week in Potter Co. Cindy & I send our love and best wishes to both of you. The good ones are hard to keep down for long. Safe travels to all, Toddy & Cindy
Hi Harry, (this is Mario, Marco’s brother), Please give Inta a hug from us. We know she has always been a very strong woman. Our prayers are with all of you.
We admire you both and will keep you in our minds and prayers (we always remember the times we visited Lanacaster with you guys – thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.)
Many hugs,
Ivonne, Amanda and Mario
First shot this season at the Burica Seamount goes to Jeff Banta and friend Tyler Foster of Florida.Costa Rica’s largest Marlin frequent this remote undersea volcano rising to 520feet off a 3000 ft.bottom on the Panamaian border.This location produced Inta’s record Blue in 07 and jan.16th this year gave up a 500 lbs. class blue for Cousin Tom of Lawrenceville,Va.Our first try in early Dec.we’ll also be drifting a night for swords.Looking for the perfect conditions,hard easterly blue current over the seamount,bait,tuna= MOJO….If not we’ll run out the 80 miles to our honey hole and see what it’s holding.Shit,we’re going to run out there regardless…Report and photo’s next
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welcome to our jungle…Jeff and Glo’s plane divereted by storm to the “OSA”.Then 20 mile boat ride across the Gulfo Dolce to Golfito.Then another stormy boat ride thru the Mangrove “tunnel” at night to Zancudo beach house.Are we having fun yet?Hello….It’s a rainforest….Hope the 2 bottles of rum and wine stash hold out the night.Sun and Beach tomorrow
I get a rousing welcome from my Guat. friends when I hit the dock at Pez Vela Marina…Cries of Hey, Loco Gringo Harry…San Cocho…Lobo San Cocho…AHA,AHA as Eddie Murphy would say in 48 Hours.Unfortunately,our scouting day solidified my reputation as my team hooked up everything in the spread and I went 1 for 3 (missed 1 twice)The Captain meeting was more of the same as I went over to the IGFA observer’s table and one of the guys from last year introduced me as “the 4th teaser”.AHA..AHA It’s a 3 teaser tournament.Tomorrow is 1st day,I better bring my “A” game.
was that 1 the same fish twice. He must have had your number.
If my “teammates” would have backed me up instead of laughing
Great start to the season..congratulations Harry, Tim, and JW and Dale. You guys always do the Hardcore group proud!! Give my best to Inta, and hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
My back hurt so bad from carrying you after the first 2 days i couldnt laugh
hey Tim…see Harry comment day 2
OK.I go 3 for 4 on hookups,release 2.Team total 7 releases.Billfishing very slow by Guatemalan standards.(top team today had 12 releases)IGFA observer threw up all day.Team Mojo is in the hunt.Texan Team mate Dale Schroder had a perfect hook up/release day.
as did I went 3 for 3 or 4 for 4 not sure
blah,blah,blah
Team picks up the pace with 10 releases.Don’t ask,just wasn’t my day.Tim Hake sucked up everything in the spread and went a perfect 6 for 6.
Two thumbs up for Tim!
basic law of physics:::::If you were to run naked in a circle at a speed of 185,999 miles per second,you will ultimately fuck yourself….
wow that is a mouth full that is a polite way of putting it harry
Good start for me.Picked off first two but then the bottom fell out.Missed a few lousy fish and JW comes up with my new nickname “the billfish food bank”.AHA…AHA..The Texan (dale schroder)held his end up but Tim didn’t get the shots today.Still he did OC,MD. proud going 13 for 14 on hookups and 12 releases for the event.Dell Dembosky and Team OBX with 42 releases ended up winning on time.Charlie Tuna and his team fished the WMO on Doc Dell’s boat.Inta and I return to Golfito Weds….Love and Thanks to Pat and JW….
Sounds like a nice way to start the winter! Fish Hook needs some new tales to be told around that shiny bar anyway. Love and miss you both!
Way to go guys. Have fun in Lovely Golfito!
Harry and Inta, you are forever in our hearts.
With so much love from all the Benz’s.
We will miss her greatly, Harry. Love to all of you from all of us.
Inta –
Wherever you have gone to, you will always (underlined) be a Rockstar.
Farewell.
There will not be a day go by when im offshore that i will not think about Inta,Harry and all the fish we caught(especially the big blue off oceancity that Inta super imposed a blue marlin picture for me)and great times we had together on the intents onshore and offshore.
There are tears in pequea Inta will be greatly missed our thoughts are with you. I love you guys,
O
Harry & Family, You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Point us to the fish Inta…and guide us back to the dock you’re now looking over. Until we meet again.
CP
Harry, this is such a stunning loss .You and the family are in our hearts and prayers. With love and comfort, Corinne and Conor
I am watching the sunrise and thinking of you, the entire Glah family is forever in my heart and soul… Toddy
Harry,
Anne and I are so sad to hear this news. Inta was such a good friend over all these years.We will miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Inta….Bob
Harry – my deepest condolences. I am grateful to have had the chance to meet Inta earlier this year and to see the love and joy you gave each other. That will last forever.
JC
INTA’S COURAGE DURING THIS PAST WEEK WAS INCREDIBLE TO BEHOLD. SHE GREETED HER DOZENS OF VISITORS WITH HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE. THE CHILDREN DANCED & SANG FOR HER AND BROUGHT HER HAND MADE PICTURES. WITH GREAT PRIDE,SHE SHOWED EVERYONE THE PICTURES OF HER FAMILY. THE LAST FEW DAYS, SHE WAITED EAGERLY FOR HER CHILDREN TO ARRIVE. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WHO MADE OUR WORLD RICHER FOR KNOWING HER. SHE HAS BEEN SHINING ON US HERE IN GOLFITO AND WILL FOREVER REST OVERLOOKING HER BELOVED FISHING GROUNDS. HARRY NOW HAS A FISHING GUARDIAN ANGEL WHO WILL BRING HIM GREAT DAYS AT SEA CATCHING THE BIG ONES. MUCH LOVE TO HARRY, MAYA & HENRY. SISTER/AUNT PATTY
Harry, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sending you our love, Julie and James
Harry and Family, much love being sent your way, we were so saddened to hear the devestating news of Inta’s passing and so sorry we did not make it back to Golfito (home) to say good-bye. She was a wonderful woman and it has been an honor to have known her, she will be missed by so many
Harry, my heart fills with sadness after learning this news. I will miss her wonderful energy, uplifting smile & beautiful eyes. She was a great friend and I will miss her dearly. Send you my love, Heather Dana
Harry, Maya and Henry,
It was an honor to get to know Inta over these past few years. My heart goes out to you all. Your service sounds like it was really beautiful. A fitting tribute to an amazing person. Thanks for sharing. All the best, my friends. Johnny
Harry, I’m really sorry for yall’s loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. -Bobby
Harry, Maya and Henry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’ll cherish the memories and her endless smile. I wish you all fair winds and following seas
Harry, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your love, Inta. You are always in my heart and in my prayers and will always be a forever friend. Love u…Annie xo
Harry, If I knew a prayer, I say it, but I don’t. I remember meeting you and Inta almost 40 years ago, and the free sprited love you two had then and now was truly remarkable.I just found out today. I am sad for you and your family. Call if you want to kill something or just get lost in my woods….