Ok - I have 10 minutes and need a creative break. Thanks Maggie for the intriguing question.

Ironically, its a question my family and I have asked ourselves for a couple years now. At least since we saw the reality of 'Shaun of the Dead' - that movie really opened our eyes.

Now, in reviewing our 'Zombie Action Plan' which we put together in late 2006, I would refer to the following:

Chapter 3, Paragraph 4 - Advance Preparation for Zombie Arrival.
It is apparent that Zombies are real and their arrival is imminent. In this case, in order to prepare in advance, you will need to gather up the following things:
1. Vodka
2. Shotgun - preferably 12 gauge
3. Shotgun shells - as many as you can buy at Walmart without raising any suspicions.
4. Shotgun shell holder - bag or shoulder strap (leather looks cooler)
5. Slow, fragile neighbors - this is a MUST. If you do not have neighbors that meet this criteria, consider moving to a retirement community NOW!
6. Binoculars
7. Running Shoes
8. Take dance class - preferably a Thriller oriented theme where the zombie dance moves are studied and perfected.

Ok - you get the point - weapons, liquid courage, blend in and be ready to take off leaving your slow, fragile neighbors as zombie food.

Now, to give some additional insight into the Zombie Action Plan we have in place, lets skip to another all important section.

Chapter 6, Paragraph 2 - Oh Crap, the Zombies are Here and My Slow, Fragile Neighbors are on Vacation.

Step 1 - Do NOT panic! Stay calm and move slow. Zombies are stupid and just look for things that move faster than them. Put those Thriller zombie dance moves to the test and blend in.

Step 2 - Drink a swig of vodka - heck, why not? If this doesn't work, at least you'll be going out in style. Well, only if you bought Greygoose. Otherwise, what a waste.

Step 3 - Make your way towards a large body of water. Zombies cannot swim. This is a little known fact - zombies, while able to withstand being run over by cars and able to eat through bones, can't swim. Apparently, zombie parents didn't have a YMCA in their area. So, slowly (Thriller dance moves) make your way to a pond, lake, etc. and wade into the water. Preferably 20 or more feet. This should get you out of harms way for at least a few moments.

Step 4 - Prepare the shotgun & drink a swig of vodka. You see, Step 3 is something that we've heard about, but we CANNOT guarantee this. So, you may be confronted with some zombies who have excelled at swimming or who possess floaties. NOTE: If you see a zombie with floaties, please take a photo and send to a local zombie blog.

Step 5 - Well, lets be patient. Not really much else to do at this point.

And, now lets skip to the last section in the Zombie Action Plan.

Chapter 8 - Hey There! You Made It, That's Great!
Congratulations! You made it and escaped the zombies. We're impressed and you may be the first person to have ever read this chapter. Well, good on you, mate. A couple things to keep in mind.

1. Most everyone you know or did you prior to the zombie invasion is dead.

2. Chances are that there are zombies still around, so be careful and don't open any unknown doors and basically do anything outside from now on.

3. If you still have any of that vodka left, take a good couple swigs.

4. Good luck - we really mean it. Not many people get a chance to start over in life, but you do. And, by start over, we mean it - most anything and everything will have been destroyed by the zombie invasion. So, hopefully you are as good with your hands as you were at avoiding the zombies to get to where you are at now.

I hope this helps everyone who read this. Its important to prepare as my family has done. If you'd like a copy of our Zombie Action Plan in Hardcover, of course, you can find it at www.crazypsychopeoplewhopanictoomuchandcreepeveryoneelseout.com/books. Buy it today and we'll throw in a special edition of our newest book, 'How to Survive a Rabid Gerbil Gang Attack' at no additional cost.

Thanks for reading and good luck and remember to prepare at all costs.