by Tony Newton
This will become tiresome but make it a part of everyday, something you have to do like brush your teeth. Take turns at different hours, it works much better the more people there are in the group. Who knows, the late night shift might not come around again for a good few days.
Rule # 133
Power nap regularly
Change your regular sleep pattern and take twenty-minute power naps, ideally every three hours. Power naps are great and after you’ve used them for a while you will get used to them. When you get a chance you can even have a few hours’ sleep and still power nap.
Rule # 134
Hygiene
Hygiene is a must, wash every chance you get (at least daily). You can’t afford to let your hygiene go.
Rule # 135
Always Travel with a partner
Try to travel with a partner, even if you are nipping out to get some tools. Get used to doing this.
Rule # 136
Be persistent
You will always get a persistent zombie who will not go down; I like to call them zombienators. Keep going for it, he/she will go down eventually.
Rule # 137
Get ready to Run
Be ready to run, expect to run, this is going to happen. You will have to run from the undead and other survivors.
Rule # 138
Get some Vitamin C
Get some vitamin C. This has many uses, from preventing scurvy to boosting your immune system.
Rule # 139
Slow and steady doesn’t win the race
They usually say slow and steady wins the race, but not when running from zombies. Remember this.
Rule # 140
Carry a torch
Always carry a torch. Even if you go out in daylight you never know when you might get stuck and have to hide for a while before making your way back. Carry it ideally in your vest.
Rule # 141
Keep quiet
Always keep quiet; learn to keep quiet, being loud could get you killed.
Rule # 142
Be careful when swimming
Be extra careful when swimming, zombies won’t drown. They can’t swim but they may be lurking deep in the water, be aware.
Rule # 143
Learn how to use a gun safely
It is important to learn how to use a gun properly, practice using it every day.
Rule # 144
Check the safety is off
This is one thing, one little thing that could save your life. When you are not using your gun always keep the safety on. When you get ready to shoot always make sure you check that it is off.
Rule # 145
Always be confident
Be confident in whatever you do. Be confident in the fact that you will get out alive, and when meeting new survivors.
Rule # 146
Acquire a Swiss army knife
This is a great piece of kit. Carry a Swiss army knife with you at all times, you cannot be without one.
Rule # 147
Practice first-aid training
Keep a small, well-stocked, first-aid kit that you can carry on your person with all the essentials, band aids, plasters, a bandage and sanitary wipes at the very least. Always practice, be prepared for injuries such as broken limbs and cuts or even worse.
Rule # 148
Keep calm and fight zombies
Try to keep your cool and stay calm when fighting. You will have more chance of killing the zombies.
Rule # 149
Always close gates and doors
Always close gates and doors behind you. This will hopefully keep out unwanted zombies and survivors.
Rule # 150
Acquire some handcuffs
Handcuffs are a great idea and can be very useful to keep unwanted survivors away from you and can also be used as bait with something attached to them.
Rule # 151
Go vegetarian
A zombie apocalypse is probably not the best time to be eating random meats. You don’t have to go veggie, you can still eat pre-cooked tinned meats but stay away from fresh meat. Don’t trust anyone who offers you any so-called steak, it’s probably their evil stepmother.
Rule # 152
Never let the zombies win
Never let a zombie get the better of you, you are smarter and wiser and have more skill.
Rule # 153
Never, never, never, give up
Never give up, keep fighting. Keep being a survivor.
Rule # 154
Drink alcohol in moderation
If you are going to drink alcohol, drink it in moderation. Don’t get hammered, you can’t fight zombies with a hangover, you need to be alert at all times.
Rule # 155
Keep in touch with other survivors
It is important to try to keep in touch with other survivors if you can. That way you can share information and knowledge and learn from each other, having a better chance of survival.
Rule # 156
Disable smoke detectors or alarm systems
It may be an idea to disable any smoke alarms throughout the house; as if they go off they will attract zombies. If you still need to use them, cover them with a shower cap; this will block out some of the sound.
Rule # 157
Always check sheds and garages
You should check sheds and garages for zombies and also food and weapons, take what you can.
Rule # 158
Vantage point
At your base make sure you have a vantage point that you can look out from to see any zombies or survivors approaching.
Rule # 159
Eat little and often
Try to eat little and regularly to refuel your body.
Rule # 160
The fast walk
Learn to walk at a fast pace whenever possible, this will lessen the likelihood of being followed.
Rule # 161
Relocate to the country
The country and other less-populated places will give you a greater chance of survival.
Rule # 162
There are no rules; there is no law in place. The only rules that matter are these rules:
Survivors will kill, harm or attack you just for a bite of your favourite chocolate bar. They will be desperate to protect their family by any means possible.
Rule # 163
Don’t waste ammo
Only shoot if it is a 100% necessary. Whatever you do, don’t waste your ammo. Your gun or guns will be rendered useless without ammo, so stock up and always keep ammo clean and dry.
Rule # 164
Learn calculus
You may need this for a number of things, from bartering to counting the hordes of the undead that are coming straight towards you.
Rule # 165
Be sure to check vets practices for med supplies
You would be surprised how many animal medical supplies can be used to treat humans. Always be careful when approaching places of high interest.
Rule # 166
Never punch a zombie
A punch will not harm a zombie; they will be straight back up. Find a weapon that can kill it for good.
Rule # 167
You can live three + weeks without food
You can survive without water for up to three days but last as long as 3 weeks without food. So if it’s a fair hike to re-stock your supplies, you will make it before you succumb to starvation. I would not recommend trying either though, this is information for the z-day apocalypse.
Rule # 168
The weak will not survive
There is no place for the weak in the apocalypse, this is the real animal kingdom now.
Rule # 169
Be careful of babies giving you away
Be careful of newborn babies giving you away to survivors or zombies. Their crying can put you in danger so try to soundproof the room as much as you can.
Rule # 170
Don’t panic
Easier said than done
but this won’t help anything. When you panic you make mistakes, mistakes that just may cost you your life.
Rule # 171
Barricades
Only use barricades if you have to. When there is no other option you can make barricades from barbed wire, broken wine bottles and many other things.
Rule # 172
Rig an alarm system
Ok, you might not be great at electrical wiring, but anyone can make a great home alarm system using wire or rope with tin cans or bottles.
Rule # 173
Always be wary of other survivors
Be aware that zombies are not the only ones who may be after your flesh. There may be other survivors who are not only after your belongings, food supplies and weapons but they may be after your flesh too, for a quick barbecue.
Rule # 174
Use anything at your disposal as a weapon
Learn to use anything as a weapon. When push comes to shove you may be forced to use anything to hand as a weapon. Think vases, branches, fire or sand to throw in attacking survivors’ eyes. Think in terms of hammers, hatchets, pipes, wrenches, spades, rolling pins and kitchen knives.
Rule # 175
Make sure everyone in your group is prepared to kill
This is a must. Ensure that everyone in your group knows how to and is prepared to kill zombies and other survivors.
Rule # 176
Be prepared for other disasters
It’s bad enough the living dead are after you but just when you think it couldn’t get any worse, it could! Always be prepared for any natural disaster from earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and more. Trust me, floods and zombies would not be a good mix.
Rule # 177
Have a back-up, back-up plan
You will need to have a back-up, back-up plan, as things can go wrong. The place you are heading for may be swamped with zombies so always have back-up plans.
Rule # 178
Don’t set fire to zombies
This is a waste of time. It would take some time to cause any damage to the zombie and in the meantime it will still be coming for you on fire, so change your plan.
Rule # 179
Become an entrepreneur
Bartering is key for survival. Think like an entrepreneur, this way you can acquire food, drink, medical supplies and much more.
Rule # 180
Collect items that you can barter with
Never throw anything away, one man’s junk is another mans treasure.
Rule # 181
Text slang speech is dead
Text slang will become obsolete, no lol, m8, cul8r, only the good old Queen’s English. I suppose the zombie apocalypse brings some good news.
Rule # 182
Fashion is dead
Don’t worry about fashion trends, this is the last thing to worry about. Choose practical clothing all the way.
Rule # 183
Make sure it’s a zombie
By this I mean if someone is walking towards you covered in blood don’t out right attack. It may be another survivor who has had to defend themselves.
Rule # 184
Prepare to prepare
Always prepare to prepare, make checklists then double check again.
Rule # 185
Don’t follow the crowd
Don’t follow crowds. As soon as the z-apocalypse hits stay away from crowds, in fact go the opposite way if you have to.
Rule # 186
Stay away from sewers and subways
Stay away from sewers and subways. They will be dark, leaving you vulnerable to attacks from zombies and survivors
Rule # 187
Make the most of natural daylight
Make the most of the daylight hours. Only travel in the daylight, even if this means setting out mega early.
Rule # 188
Know where you’re sleeping before it’s dark
Always know where you will be spending the night before the sun goes down. This is very important.
Rule # 189
Don’t dawdle
Don’t wait around and be vulnerable. Once you have left your home you must keep moving until you find a safe place to stay.
Rule # 190
Avoid pubs and bars
Avoid all pubs, clubs and bars as they will be full of unsavoury survivors and most probably zombies. Don’t risk it just for a shot of your favorite beverage, you may end up getting shot or eaten.
Rule # 191
Buddy up
If you are alone, buddy up. Try to get a friend who is a killer shot and the zombies’ worst nightmare.
Rule # 192
Self-defense is the best defense
Be used to fighting, practice with friends, learn how to fight and train hard.
Rule # 193
Don’t swing low
If you are using a baseball bat hit high, never swing low. Only go for the head all the time.
Rule # 194
Give it all you’ve got
When fighting, hitting or shooting give it all you’ve got every time, your life will depend on it.
Rule # 195
Never feed the zombies
You’re not at the zoo; don’t throw a piece of your newly dead best friend at one of the zombies. Just don’t do it!
Rule # 196
Always keep knives sharp
Make sure you always keep your knives clean and sharp, you can’t afford for your weapons to let you down.
Rule # 197
Learn to be light on your feet
Learn to be really light on your feet and be able to creep around undetected if you have to.
Rule # 198
Keep your eyes peeled
Always be on the look out for traps laid out by other survivors. Look out for everything from trip wires to nets and more.
Rule # 199
Use buckets as toilets
You can use buckets as toilets. Just use carrier bags then dispose of the waste safely, it’s odds on that the water won’t be working to flush toilets.
Rule # 200
Nowhere is safe
If you think that nowhere is safe you won’t go far wrong. Expect the unexpected at all times.
Rule # 201
Knives, machetes and baseball bats don’t need to be reloaded
Weapons that don’t require reloading can be great tools. Reloading your weapon can take precious time whereas the weapons above allow repetitive use without stopping to reload.
Rule # 202
Zombies don’t sleep
Zombies don’t sleep and are always alert to sound and smells twenty-four seven.
Rule # 203
Be aware of wild animals
The world has been overtaken by zombies but you still need to be aware of animals in the wild, protect yourself and remember that animals may be infected.
Rule # 204
Holy water
Holy water is useless against zombies. Don’t waste your time; you may as well just spray them with water. Don’t throw water over the zombies either because any water you are lucky enough to have will feel like holy water to you anyway.
Rule # 205
Learn to make traps
Learn how to make traps and how best to use these to your advantage. Dig holes and cover with loose sticks, twigs and branches.
Rule # 206
Learn Morse code
It is important to learn Morse code. You will have to use it along the way, learn it today.
Rule # 207
Have a secret code between your group
Have a secret code between yourself and the other members of the group. This way if you are captured by another group of survivors you will still be able to communicate without giving away your plans to your enemies.
Rule # 208
