How to Survive an Epidemic of Walking Dead
I never thought I would be into it because I don’t usually like scary or gory shows, but after years of reading/hearing rave reviews, I finally ordered up the premiere of AMC’s The Walking Dead on Netflix. A serious series binge ensued. Now I understand why it’s the most-watched show in the history of basic cable television, though I didn’t sleep very well during the time I was watching it. Did you catch the Season 4 finale last night? To tide us over until Season 5 starts in October, I thought I’d highlight some things you can do around the house to prep for a zombie apocalypse, you know, just in case.
Note: There are no spoilers from the Season 4 finale in this story. Readers, if you want to discuss it, I’d love to, but please begin any spoiler comments with “SPOILER ALERT” to save any surprises for those who haven’t caught the episode.
I have to hand it to the location scouts for this show; they find some gems, such as Herschel Greene’s farm. However, during a zombie apocalypse, if a place is this charming, don’t get too comfortable. A swarm of walkers or a group of bad men will descend upon it. Give it up and head for someplace uglier and more fortified, like a prison.
I love Haint blue porch ceilings and I have one myself, but unfortunately, you cannot count on them to keep walkers away.
Forget feng shui when arranging furniture. That old trick of shoving the sofa against the door for fortification is an oldie but a goodie. Again, this charming house was too good to be true.
Learn to grow your own food.
When you make your home in a prison, you can cozy up your cell with personal touches like art projects and curtains. Just lock the cell door at night in case one of your people dies and becomes a walker.
Hide under a car or a bed if you cannot run away. Be sure to bring a bottle of water if you think you’ll be there for awhile.
Grab that display sword from the wall before you head out on your own.
For the lone survivor in a town, there can be such a thing as too much chalk on the walls. ("Clear” is one of my favorite episodes. What’s yours?)
See more ideas for chalkboard walls
Never turn your back on a cornfield. Nothing good emerges from between corn stalks.
If a guy uses fish tanks like this, don’t make him your Governor.
“Woodbury” is actually a darling town in Georgia called Senoia, less than an hour’s drive from Atlanta. There is no Governor, and if you make the trip, I highly recommend the fried pickles at Redneck Gourmet. Scenes from Fried Green Tomatoes and Driving Miss Daisy also were filmed in Senoia.
There are also some fun antique shops, and Southern Living magazine has chosen the town for a few of their fabulous idea houses. If you’re hungry to see more locations, Zombie Tours have become a thriving business.
