Friday, October 16, 2009

Modern Zombie Survival

As we are heading into the last half of October, zombie season is quickly coming upon us. Lee LeFever at Commoncraft.com has some excellent ideas as far as tips for survival from his video, "Zombies in Plain English". First of all, you need to watch your back, as anyone may become a zombie, even your beloved uncle Dan. The main ways to recognize a zombie is by their dark eyes, pale skin, off kilter shoulders and limping walk.

Once the zombie has been identified, it is time to make a decision as to whether you want to run or fight. If you decide to run, don't take refuge in your house. Choose a place such as Costco that is fortified and will actually have some rations for you to survive on. You can also run to a higher elevation, as zombies will have tendency to slow down and become brittle in the colder weather.

If you are going to fight, "kill the brain, stop the zombie" as Lee warns us. Use of either decapitation or shooting them with a large caliber bullet in the head are the two best options. Decapitation can be done with an axe, machete or chainsaw. Incendiaries may be used as well, but be warned that a flaming zombie is even more dangerous than a normal one.

Also, once a zombie has bitten you, antiseptic is worthless. Infection is a definite, so if your friend is bitten, it is time to man up, look your friend right in the eyes and kill him. It has been forecast to be a high number of attacks this season, so make sure that you plan your escape route and have provisions ready. It may not hurt to become proficient in the use of a hand weapon of some sort, such as a sword or machete, just to increase your chance for survival. Be wary and keep your eyes peeled for the undead.

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