On Vacation

Tired of last year’s stay-cation, we are venturing to Disney later this year. This means we shall have a week filled adventure in a place far, far away. Why am I telling you about MY vacation? I’m sure you’re thinking “wow, great. And I care why?” Why should you care? Because vacations, visiting relatives, business trips, etc are trips that can take you hours even days away from you fortress. They take you away from that place that protects you from zombies. You know, that place we are working so hard to fortify?

As I plan for our Mickey visit, I am also planning how to keep safe from zombies while away.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Once you loaded up the car and turned down the drive, your home will not have you there to defend it in case of zombie attack. So what should you do to ensure your fortress is not ravaged by zombies or slackers too lazy to build their own sanctuary?

(1) Check your entry points – Lock your doors and windows. Consider even boarding up some less frequently used or out of the way entry points that need reinforcement anyway.

(2) Clean up your yard – Make sure you haven’t left anything out that zombies can use to get into your home (remember my cinderblock?).

(3) Make sure all animals are being taken care of – Don’t leave them to be zombie snacks

(4) Maps – Make sure you have a map of where you are going in case you need to find the nearest exit or the local gun shop.

(5) FOOD – Be sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks in your vehicle. If the zombie outbreak occurs while you are on the road, you won’t be able to stop and grab food.

WHILE YOU ARE THERE

Once you have reached your destination, you have to be on your toes. A strange place with strange people may make it easier for zombies to sneak up on you and devour your unsuspecting brain.

(1) Stay Alert – Watch those around you and make sure you know where you are. Don’t aimlessly walk around in an unknown area.

(2) Carry a map – You know, just in case you weren’t alert

(3) Carry a small bag/backpack with snacks, drinks, first aid kit and means of protection - I am not saying carry a gun or knife around here. That is actually illegal in some places and I don’t want anyone being arrested. I was thinking more of a bat/golf club/sock of quarters.

WHEN YOU RETURN

When you finally make your way home, you will want to make sure that zombies have not set up in your fortress.

(1) Inspection – Are all your entry ways still locked up/boarded up like when you left? Is there any broken glass or other items strewn across your lawn?

(2) CAUTION – It’s always good to use caution until you can once again secure your home and verify that it is zombie free.

Enjoy your time away. I hope when you return the zombies have not made a meal of you.

Checking the doors,

The Wife