A Tribute To Machine

[Machines Number One]

Brothers of all ages, Hi to U. Dont have much words rite now, this ones specially for all those who are highly inspired by Machine, who workout with the same Exuberance, same passion and dignity as he does.

Brothers if u have any words, any praise, any quote in Honor of Machine, let it comin cos this here is a great oppurtunity to avail



HERO IN OUR HEARTS

You've been in our house, every week, for years,

and now with this tragedy, all we have is our tears.

We may have been your fan, we may have not,

But in all of our hearts, you held a big spot.

You were the best of the best, the cream of the crop,

You would never give up, you would never stop.

You were the Intimidator, The "Man In Black"

You raced your heart out, you could tear up a track.

7 time champion, friend, Motivator and Pursuer

How could all of this greatness come to an end

We can't imagine a race without you

But we will continue, you would want us to.

It won't be the same, not now, not ever

But in our hearts you will race forever!

God Speed, Machine!

*Always ur Number One Follower and Fan

* Poem Exclusively Searched For Machine *

[IMBACK]

In my eyes he is the ICON of ANIMAL.

[dIdDy]

I've been reading freakshow since he started it....back in '03

He is soley resonsible for me getting my head out of my ass

thanks Machine

[Machines Number One]

His Motivations are beyond words man. The guys got a cool attitude in a way tht he really really checke out if a person is a sissy or not, those who can stand by his side , stay, other??? Vanish in the Sands of Time

[G Diesel]

No doubt Machine is the man... His words inspire me to no end. Thanks big fella. Peace, G

[Machines Number One]

Thanks to u Diesel, thanks for replyin dude

[benmatthews90]

thank you, machine
you're an inspitation.

[Karma]

Machine represent all what an Animal should be..

He is a dedicated brave warrior with a priceless knowledge and attitude, not just to this sport but to the World u surround us.

Thanks for all Big fella

[Achilles]

Ive had 10 rules from freakshow taped above my bed for years

[MadeOfScars]

If nobody minds asking, what happened to Machine?

[nihiloexnihil]

There is a philosophical awareness to everything Machine writes. He is continually seeking to master his body, but he is also striving to perfect his mind-- and that speaks to me more than anything or anyone else.

[Pokoritel]

If there is anything i would like to turn out in my journey it would be Machine

[Machines Number One]

Dunno wat really happened to im but i along with millions of fans wish tht he returns sooner than expected, its kinda nice to have im around ya. and yeah buddy u were talkin abt 10 rules?? i also have em pasted along with some other things

[Machine]

One day , maybe soon ,I'll tell you what happened to me....
Really though , LIFE HAPPENED.... Thats what always happens , and thank the Gods for it. I never needed anyone to keep me grounded because life was always right there to kick me in the dick. I am more than grateful that the tests I have endured prolonged my journey. The road makes the man....The road with all of its slopes and bends. All of its grit and sweat made me what I am right now , right here. I want to tell everyone the whole story but not now.....Not now. The truth remains. The truth always remains non negotiable. My truth is that I am here , I am not dead and I am not done. I believe a man should always do what he set out to do. I intend to follow the path I always have and I hope it is 10 times harder than expected. This is the gift of life...How many people do you know that are alive but not LIVING. I have been blessed with the gift of life through survival , strife and pain. I wouldnt trade places with Ronnie Coleman in a million years. I hope you all understand what I mean.

MACHINE

[Machines Number One]

One Words a thousand pics man, u dnt need to say more man, easier said than its done, peace and i adore u for ur qualities, ur aims and yeah u r rite if a man makes a mind to set out for sumthin then BE IT

[Machines Number One]

with all due respect machine, i dont have enuff words to thank u tht u actually replied into this whole tribute thing, u really have created a huge riff here, i am ur buggest biggest and craziest fan, ur surge for Iron has made me do the same, one day, one day............. i pray i will meet u in person, i dunno wen BUT I WILL

[Hardcore4Life]

I've been reading freakshow since he started it....back in '03

He is soley resonsible for me getting my head out of my ass

thanks Machine

I as well, words to move your ass out of the seat, Machine is one bad ass dude...

[wheelie_wonka]

can anybody hook a brother up w/ a link to these 10 rules being mentioned?

[Freak]

can anybody hook a brother up w/ a link to these 10 rules being mentioned?

From Machine's "Life Is A Freakshow"
http://animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?ID=27


June 2: “Ten Things”

Sessions of absolute torture? Brothers, they are an irreplaceable rung in the ladder. Here are some things that have helped me in pursuit of my goals and helped me stay in line when I wanted to slip into madness. This is what you must do before you can use all these fancy ass routines you read about every month. This is exactly how I got through those days, nights, weekends, holidays, injuries, and beautiful glorious agony. Stay focused and don’t quit before it all unfolds.

1. Believe in one person: Yourself. Everything flows from that pool.
2. Don’t be afraid of pain. It will teach you.
3. Define your surroundings; don’t let them define you.
4. Don’t be a fucking pussy. Life hurts. So does loneliness, and so does change. But they are all necessary to your growth.
5. Don’t add extra fat to your diet for calories.
6. Make things happen. Don’t wait for them.
7. Lift for gains, not glory. Control your ego and the weight.
8. Don’t count protein grams from nuts or grains.
9. Quitting is a habit, as is winning and losing. The second two happen to everyone. The first one should never happen to anyone.
10. Lead by example. Never become someone you aren’t proud of.

[Machines Number One]

Bro Visit Animalpak.com and go to "Life is a Freak Show" Article, u can find it on main page, now keep scrollin down tht Gem and eventually u will see Ten Points by Machine, i will also write em down here too, pretty soon ok? Dnt worry man

[Machines Number One]

Look there they are. hahahahaha just while i was abt to paste em down, wat a CO INCIDENCE, u are a lucky dude willy wonka

[wheelie_wonka]

Good lookin' out fellas. Inspiration has never been found so easily and abundantly as it is on this forum. Many thanks Animals!

[Freak]

Good lookin' out fellas. Inspiration has never been found so easily and abundantly as it is on this forum. Many thanks Animals!

Inspiration and motivation is what Animalpak.com is all about.

[Achilles]

many mornings have I read these ...


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/Jd0t/DSCN0774.jpg

[Machines Number One]

Keep up the good work fellas, i see positive energy

[hjayss]

I just did a copy paste and print and post by my weights yeah. Machine you guys rock I just saw houses new post can you see those freaking tris daaaamn. I am getting back to skull crushers a little more now.

[Iceberg from Poland]

When I saw this topic I thought that he had died......

[Machines Number One]

Hey man dont be scared, its a tribute i worked hard to create it

[Pook]

I wouldnt trade places with Ronnie Coleman in a million years. I hope you all understand what I mean.

With all due respect machine. Life is a freakshow is what has motivated me to take my training seriously. With so much energy and intensity.

To me it sounds like your taking some time off. Without stirring up a debate or getting banned. What machine is saying is using the amount of aa's to get to the level of mr coleman isn't worth the risk of losing your life. I hope you haven't had any medical complications to force you to back down. I hope it was just a realization that no one can stay in the big leagues forever. If anything continue to train even without the assistance of any foreign substances.

Strength and Honor.

[Warrior Strength]

Okay Machine, you are THE reason that I have stuck with this game as long as I have. I still remember coming across the website for the first time, and reading "Freakshow" -- that's all I needed for motivation. I did searches for other articles that you'd written, and they were all inspirational. In fact, your poster of "Get Out Of My Face" was the first poster I ever bought. The best part of them all is your no-bullshit, straight to the point words -- tell it like it is, bro! Hope you're back soon.

Warrior

[gravedigga]

The way this thread started out I thought a we had lost a Brother. Glad to know you're still alive. Whatever has happened, you've already proven that it won't hold you down.
"Shut Up and Train" remains the only poster I own. It hangs across from my bed and it's the first thing I read every day when I wake up. Can't thank you enough for the motivation and words of inspiration.
My personal favorite is when the uniformed look at the veins and definition in your legs and say things like, "That's gross". I just grin and think to myself, "That's fuckin Animal!".
Thanks Brother.

[Machines Number One]

It was again one of those times of my life wen i was feeling demotivated and weak, yup Machines rite, Life Really is a Freak Show, no one stays on top of the cake for ever, but then we have Machine there to motivate us, believe me brothers, to me his motivations and ferousity works more than just body building, i have started seeing things from his eyes, YEAH LIFE IS A FREAK SHOW and i wont give up, NO NEVER

Strength n Honour

[Machine]

I just want to tell you a few things that are relevant to this disscussion , the only reason I will is because of who you guys are. Otherwise I wouldn't even reply. As I write this and with the knowledge that I wieghed in at 313 on my doctor's scale today , it's man up time!!!!!
I have dealt with serious issues , I am not dead. I am nowhere near dead. I am becoming reborn to surpass what I once was. This lifestyle is costly and makes demands on your health especially when you play for keeps. I play for keeps and I am not sorry for what I have wrought. Tomorrow will dawn a new day to pursue the challenges I have always clawed toward. The game plan has only changed to the extent that I wont allow the sport to use me up. I am not done with this sport , I am invigorated by the new demands I put upon myself. I am training twice a day. You are in my thoughts. I remain as I always have.....Down For LIFE !!! The shirt says "I pay my dues every day , Do You ? ". I wear that across my heart. I am not pretty ...but my pain is. I am not old , but there are lines in my face. I'm in the shadows , but I am as real as a mutherfucking heart attack!!! Trust this ...I am HERE to stay. Thank you for having my back , I wont forget it...

MACHINE

[Machines Number One]

Thanks Machine, thanks alot man

[BigWillay]

I wouldnt trade places with Ronnie Coleman in a million years. I hope you all understand what I mean.

MACHINE
God bless you machine, you say it just like its coming out all our hearts man and ofcourse we understand, its the hard way or the high way cuz victory dont taste like victory with out the hard work and ball busting, it needs to feel earned not given as a gift.

[G Diesel]

I just want to tell you a few things that are relevant to this disscussion , the only reason I will is because of who you guys are. Otherwise I wouldn't even reply. As I write this and with the knowledge that I wieghed in at 313 on my doctor's scale today , it's man up time!!!!!
I have dealt with serious issues , I am not dead. I am nowhere near dead. I am becoming reborn to surpass what I once was. This lifestyle is costly and makes demands on your health especially when you play for keeps. I play for keeps and I am not sorry for what I have wrought. Tomorrow will dawn a new day to pursue the challenges I have always clawed toward. The game plan has only changed to the extent that I wont allow the sport to use me up. I am not done with this sport , I am invigorated by the new demands I put upon myself. I am training twice a day. You are in my thoughts. I remain as I always have.....Down For LIFE !!! The shirt says "I pay my dues every day , Do You ? ". I wear that across my heart. I am not pretty ...but my pain is. I am not old , but there are lines in my face. I'm in the shadows , but I am as real as a mutherfucking heart attack!!! Trust this ...I am HERE to stay. Thank you for having my back , I wont forget it...

MACHINE

Motherfuckin right man... Do your fuckin thing til the wheels come off. Thanks for the inspiration and for lighting the path. Peace, G

[Revolutionary]

Yea Machine I'm glad that your OK. Tell the truth your articles are the ones that got me hooked to this site.... Cause I used to lift and feel like the whole world didn't understand how I felt and why I lifted until I started to read ur articles. I was shocked to see that someone else felt the same way I did when I lifted......"A savior, a demon." lol although I am not nearly your size. But neways just glad ur alright man and keep doing wat ur doing and take care of ur HEART..... Peace God Bless!

[nawaaz]

Thank you for the fucking kicks in the nuts, Machine, and thank you for leading the way, bro.
We all need someone to slap us hard on the fuckin face and show us the true way to do things. You did just that.

[Machines Number One]

No matter how much we thank u man, it just wont be enough, it just simply wont be enuff, u really were, are and will be an inspiration for all o us

[widdlewade44]

Been following you for quite a while and you motivate like very few can. You kick it and take names and keep coming back for more.

"Dictum of the 7 P's: Proper previous planning prevents piss poor performance." -Everett Emerson Barrett, USN Masterchief, Navy Seal.

Words that I could hear Machine say. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Cyrus The Virus]

When I read the first post I though that something bad had happened but am glad to see that you are still here and hope everything works out for you. I have your "Get Out Of My Face" as my wallpaper on my computer.

[Machines Number One]

No Doubt abt tht, he is definetly, dedicated, upcoming and best o best among em. really an inspiration for all o us