You have 24 hours, how do you prepare?

Kromdar · 23-12-2009 12:47PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Interesting option. Bit too dangerous though I would think. too big to hold. It will be a target for looters

How many personal do you think you would need to defend it successfully againt a gang of looters? What type of defense would you have?

its pretty much fenced, and has an ass-load of fields around it. i say secure the hell out of any ground-floor doors, weld em shut if possible [gonna need to find a welder, any takers?] and dump a few semi-trailers across the entrance road, a-la dawn of the dead original. the building is a few stories tall, you could get onto the roof and make some sort of watchtower up there. if it all goes to crap, just haul whatever you can onto the roof and get rid of as much stairs as possible.

as for personnel, initially the people who work there might be useful, well whoever hasn't fled the place. after that, ring some of your mates [i know about 5 who'd be in with this plan] and then announce to some locals to get them on board too. also locals - farmers - might have guns. maybe. sure to make it a large fortress it will take more than the 10-20 or so that i'd have for the initial attack, but you're all welcome to join me after the initial few weeks/months when you decide to abandon your attics.

also an interesting thought - would burning a few semi trailers out and leaving a few z-corpses around the entrance deter possible looters? i mean if it looks like the place has been sacked already, it might deter a few...

also, looters, say 20 of them or even 40, assuming they're not FCA heads, might have a few pistols maybe a shotgun or two, so once you can create a decent perimeter, their weapons will be out of range of you. then you can use ied's or mortars or whatever to repel them. maybe.

Ginja Ninja · 23-12-2009 02:55PM

douglashyde wrote: »

Id get a gun and shoot the above guy and then use his HQ.

Possibly one of the best compliment I've ever gotten.

Kromdar,That wouldn't be the place to head fiorst IMO.But a definite for Boardsie Zombie hunter HQ.The fields surrounding give a great Line of sight on your surroundings and considering it's a tesco distributor it'd be packed to the hilt with every supply you'd need.

On the "make it look looted idea" I always figur if you could have a zed or two roaming around outside/on the ground floor no one will come near it[try to do something about it's ability to moan]

Yes,I know zombie-pets is a huge NO NO but, People are one of the most dangerous enemies you'll have,Simply because they're unpredictable.

Seloth · 26-12-2009 02:31PM

Welll if this was deffo going to be a longtemr thing I'd first gather a small group of people.

Send one group to my Dads farm to collect farm equipment,Livestock etc.

Aother to collect supplies like food,hygiene,medicine etc.

send a small group to get books,lots and lots of books

And Myself would probably try and rob a boat and head over to Spike Island,located next to the Irish Navy Base.Spike is suitable as it has much abandond housing o the island,Huge area of grassland all around it((For agriculture)) and used to be a prision not long ago and before that a fort so if zeds managed to get on the island we'd be pretty safe.

All planed out already

...and if people were already on the island we'd be like "We have moo moo's*Points at cattle*" ...but then they shoot us and rob our stuff grrr.

Andrew Flexing · 30-12-2009 06:27PM

Everyone says "i'd go to a safehouse..." but where is this infamous safehouse?

Personally I'd takerefuge in the deserted halls of a sparsley furnished Wicklow GAA trophy room....

Father Stone · 30-12-2009 07:44PM

Anyone up for hiding in the Ailwee Caves in the Burren, I don't think zombies will look underground, we can re-surface every few days for supplies, there's an underground river too for water and for amusement we can re-enact "The Mainland"

Micky Dolenz · 30-12-2009 08:00PM

Father Stone wrote: »

Anyone up for hiding in the Ailwee Caves in the Burren, I don't think zombies will look underground, we can re-surface every few days for supplies, there's an underground river too for water and for amusement we can re-enact "The Mainland"

bad idea, always go high. The zeds could easily venture under ground.

Father Stone · 30-12-2009 08:08PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

bad idea, always go high. The zeds could easily venture under ground.

The Burren is one massive limestone pavement, we could see them coming. If we had weapons we could fight them before they get too close to us.

Ginja Ninja · 30-12-2009 08:39PM

I wouldn't knock the ailwee cave.There is only one entrance.It's very high up a hill.And YOU CAN see for miles from the entrance[I've a picture here somewhere of the view] and it's not too far from the coast/

However,it's not too close to anywhere with a decent stock of supplies and getting to/from it would be very limited,cosidering how hard it would be to hike up to the entrance every time.

Father Stone · 30-12-2009 09:31PM

Ginja Ninja wrote: »

I wouldn't knock the ailwee cave.There is only one entrance.It's very high up a hill.And YOU CAN see for miles from the entrance[I've a picture here somewhere of the view] and it's not too far from the coast/

However,it's not too close to anywhere with a decent stock of supplies and getting to/from it would be very limited,cosidering how hard it would be to hike up to the entrance every time.

How many times would we need to hike up to the entrance? If we brought enough supplies for a week we could then trek out and see what happened. How long before all the Zombies starve (28 Days)? If there were loads left we could just pick them off. The underground river is definetly an advantage.

RoyalMarine · 30-12-2009 09:43PM

Father Stone wrote: »

How many times would we need to hike up to the entrance? If we brought enough supplies for a week we could then trek out and see what happened. How long before all the Zombies starve (28 Days)? If there were loads left we could just pick them off. The underground river is definetly an advantage.

what if they dont die after 28 days? what if your supplies run low and its too risky to go re-supply?

personally id rather take a tesco outlet like reviously suggested.
obviously you need to ensure you have sufficient equipment and manpower to defend it properly, but this is ireland

if we were in america, then most shopping mall's have gun stores.

_SONIC_ · 30-12-2009 09:54PM

RoyalMarineComm wrote: »

what if they dont die after 28 days? what if your supplies run low and its too risky to go re-supply?

personally id rather take a tesco outlet like reviously suggested.
obviously you need to ensure you have sufficient equipment and manpower to defend it properly, but this is ireland
if we were in america, then most shopping mall's have gun stores.

touche!

yeah shopping centers are a definite no!! too many entrances and too many windows

Slugs · 31-12-2009 08:31PM

I don't even think you'd need to go near shopping centre's. After about 5 days, Most shopping centre's will have been raided and looted, you're best bet would be housing estates and residents. After all most people would have tried to wait it out. I know it's really dangerous, but I'd rather be held siege by zeds in a house then in a shopping centre.

Micky Dolenz · 31-12-2009 08:44PM

RoyalMarineComm wrote: »

what if they dont die after 28 days? what if your supplies run low and its too risky to go re-supply?

personally id rather take a tesco outlet like reviously suggested.
obviously you need to ensure you have sufficient equipment and manpower to defend it properly, but this is ireland
if we were in america, then most shopping mall's have gun stores.

The depot of a supply chain like Tesco would be ideal, but not anywhere near Dublin, we have to avoid the enemy, the enemy being people. There are surely more remote depots out there. Avoid high populated areas to survive.

NOGMaxpower · 04-01-2010 12:47PM

24hrs...

I would run through my survival check list 1st.
Medical Supplies: Check
Sword: Check
Lump hammer: Check
.22 rifle: Check
ammo: Check
9mm p226: Check
ammo: Check
Food supplies for 2 months: Check
Walkie talkie: Check
Body armor: Check
Dr Martin boots: Check
Large bowie knife: Check
Radio: Check
Sun cream: Check
Map: Check
GPS: Check
Batteries: Check
Night vision goggles: Check
etc.

If by now you haven't already got at least 2 months supplies you're screwed in my book. My misses thinks I am mad but i have a Z check list of the basics ready and waiting. its not only for Z day who know what might happen!

My gaff is in a small private area of 16 houses, i own a duplex 2nd & 3rd stories. We have gates all around our estate with big electric gates on the front. Since I now have 24hrs to get ready here's my 1st few steps.

Bate down to tescos to get more water, canned food, pot noodles, dried food stuffs. Raid xtra vision for some new ps3 games/movies. raid O'Briens for as much spirtis i can carry (medicinal and party goods). Hit the chemist for some drugs "pain killers anti biotics, sleeping pills etc". Burn down to me ma/das, throw them into the car and take my ol fellas vast array of weapons with me (he's a gun/knife nut) and knows how to make explosives.

once i am kitted out it'd be back to the gaff. I'd say supplies time = 3hrs max. while me ol fella is breaking down the stairs I would be busy electrifying the front gates and surrounding fences by connecting them to the mains. Prior to this I would use glue on top of the fences and lace it glass, nails, barbed wire = perimeter safe.

= 3hrs (18hrs remaining)

Now for the gaff, black paint on all the windows. board up everything, front door, downstairs windows and upstairs. I would then proceed to lace the stairs up to my gaff with glass, nails, glue etc. once inside, i would take all the light bulbs out of the gaff and put them in the attic with the other supplies and wait.

= 5hrs prep (13hrs remaining)

I am done at this stage. Sit back and wait it out for a few months before even venturing outside. Big bag of green, booze, ps3 and i am happy. Of course Mickey Donelz and I would be in contact via ps3 and begin hatching our plans of hooking up and creating the Boardsies HQ before the power finally cuts out a week later.

geeky · 04-01-2010 01:03PM

- Max out my credit card stocking up on fuel, weapons (always wanted a samauri sword) and food. And a tent (see later) Load it in Mr. Ford Fiesta.
- Drive home, Grab the wife and guinea pigs. Drive to Cabinteely, Grab the ma. Call siblings to arrange a hidey place, ideally in a sparsely populated area. (might need to give one of my brothers a lift - the other is a doctor and may be infected, so I'd make sure he drives himself down).
- Will do. On reflection, I've realised that my ma's house has 2 nice big attics with stairs that can be pulled up Only problem is a lack of running water, but I'm sure we can fashion some kind of device for filtering rainwater. We can be like Anne Frank, but with board games and lego.

NOGMaxpower · 04-01-2010 01:44PM

geeky wrote: »

- Max out my credit card stocking up on fuel, weapons (always wanted a samauri sword) and food. And a tent (see later) Load it in Mr. Ford Fiesta.
- Drive home, Grab the wife and guinea pigs. Drive to Cabinteely, Grab the ma. Call siblings to arrange a hidey place, ideally in a sparsely populated area. (might need to give one of my brothers a lift - the other is a doctor and may be infected, so I'd make sure he drives himself down).
- My best bet for a safehouse is my place of work. It's in an apartment building - third floor, and only one entrance. Should the zeds be capable of getting past the security gates and up stairs (should be able to hear from the screams) we might decamp to the roof. It's very tricky to climb up to but, co-operatively, should be doable. Staying here for a month or two is where the tents come in.

Im from Cabbo too, look out for me

geeky · 04-01-2010 01:53PM

NOGMaxpower wrote: »

Im from Cabbo too, look out for me

Will do. On reflection, I've realised that my ma's house has 2 nice big attics with stairs that can be pulled up Only problem is a lack of running water, but I'm sure we can fashion some kind of device for filtering rainwater. You're welcome to crash. It can be like Anne Frank, but with board games and lego.

NOGMaxpower · 04-01-2010 03:02PM

geeky wrote: »

Will do. On reflection, I've realised that my ma's house has 2 nice big attics with stairs that can be pulled up Only problem is a lack of running water, but I'm sure we can fashion some kind of device for filtering rainwater. You're welcome to crash. It can be like Anne Frank, but with board games and lego.

Nice well i have a set of walkie talkies I'll share one with ya so we can keep in touch while we hold out.

Essentially keep taps on the outbreak, wait til it dies off before we make a move west to safer ground.

geeky · 04-01-2010 03:08PM

Great - I feel better about the inevitable apocalypse already.

NOGMaxpower · 04-01-2010 04:55PM

geeky wrote: »

Great - I feel better about the inevitable apocalypse already.

I'd hate to think it was inevitable? I prefer probable...

noodle650 · 04-01-2010 05:03PM

big big party...then rapepillageburn!

axlcinema · 04-01-2010 06:05PM

All you guys touting about your guns going a blazing are going to come into conflict with each other. I'd stay away from that mess for sure, I'd go lone wolf on this ****.

I plan not to come with into direct contact with any walking/ running dead. therefore wondering on foot traveling quietly from location to location is the best policy to avoid zombies or looters. Inevitable your going to have some trouble, well i hope i do, otherwise all this wishing for a zombie Apocalypse action has been a waste of time. Anyways pistols at first glance seem to be a good way of dealing with this but the issue with handguns is they require ammo which is eventually going to run out and guns make noise which will attract more Z's. Silencers could be help full, but i believe guns are a waste of time, require to much maintenance and create too much attention.

The safer option in my opinion is to carry a machete, not use full for long distance but like i said i don't plan to be anywhere within a mile of Z's. Machetes are quick, accurate and no ammo necessary. The only other drawback i can think of when it comes to blades is they create a lot of mess. Which is why a face mask should be worn (At all time).

My Shopping List

Ski Mask - Skull design looks rad
Large Blade
Pocket Knife
Spare Knife
Blade Sharpener
Maps
Compass
Rucksack
Sleeping bag
Trekking boots
Waterproofs
Spare clothes
Wash bag
Canteen
Fire Lighters

Avoid highly populated areas when possible, travel light, fast and alone.

Watch Ryder · 04-01-2010 06:21PM

Throw my Bail-out-bag (BOB) into my BOV (Bug-Out-Vehicle - a landrover defender).

Load all my supplies horded in the loft (enough to last 2 people three months) into the BOV.
Contact all my contacts and let them know I'm on my way.
Set off for the pennines wilderness to wait out the apocolypse and see what's next

stringbox · 04-01-2010 06:30PM

NOGMaxpower wrote: »

I would be busy electrifying the front gates and surrounding fences by connecting them to the mains.
Of course Mickey Donelz and I would be in contact via ps3 and begin hatching our plans of hooking up and creating the Boardsies HQ before the power finally cuts out a week later.

Why do you think the power will last a week? Are you just talking about defense against panicking people rather than zeds?

Micky Dolenz · 04-01-2010 06:41PM

stringbox wrote: »

Why do you think the power will last a week? Are you just talking about defense against panicking people rather than zeds?

Thats a good point, and thats why we need to recongise the threat as early as possible. when people are panicking and going nuts, we should already have our defense's set up by then.

Anybody here work for ESB or Eircom? How long will the system stay going un-manned?

Zaffy · 04-01-2010 08:06PM

Am i stupid in saying i'd find the way to the roof of a massive tescos (eg Tescos Extra in Ballymun.) bring a months supplies up there (Bottled water, a hell of alot of canned food, suncream, clothes, etc) and then block the way into the roof, either by destroying the stairs, or physically blocking it.

As though I would be completely at the mercy of the elements, I would have access to extra clothing for warmth, food, water, and a hell of alot of handy utensils.

Micky Dolenz · 04-01-2010 08:09PM

But you would probably be surrounded by 1000's of Zeds. You would also have to sleep in the rain and coldness that is Ireland. too much hardship for my liking.

stringbox · 04-01-2010 08:13PM

Zaffy wrote: »

Am i stupid in saying i'd find the way to the roof of a massive tescos (eg Tescos Extra in Ballymun.) bring a months supplies up there (Bottled water, a hell of alot of canned food, suncream, clothes, etc) and then block the way into the roof, either by destroying the stairs, or physically blocking it.

As though I would be completely at the mercy of the elements, I would have access to extra clothing for warmth, food, water, and a hell of alot of handy utensils.

How will you deal with the inevitable pneumonia?
How will you pitch a tent?
If you choose to stay in the city surrounded by zeds you'll need more than a months supplies, more like two or three as people hiding out like you on roofs etc get picked off fueling the remaining zeds for longer.

Zaffy · 04-01-2010 09:26PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

But you would probably be surrounded by 1000's of Zeds. You would also have to sleep in the rain and coldness that is Ireland. too much hardship for my liking.

I wouldn't care about being surrounded if I was safe. And rain is a small price to pay compared to safety.

stringbox wrote: »

How will you deal with the inevitable pneumonia?
How will you pitch a tent?
If you choose to stay in the city surrounded by zeds you'll need more than a months supplies, more like two or three as people hiding out like you on roofs etc get picked off fueling the remaining zeds for longer.

Wrap up warm, I'd have the whole F&F section to choose from. And there is a chemist in the tesco. Basically i'm trying to use this tesco as a total toolbox of everything i need.
I could take one of those tents with a bottom inplace and weigh it down with heavy goods
And I'd have this entire store to loot.

If i destroyed the stairs, i could attach a rope for me to be able to climb down, and then climb back up, but simply reel it back in when i was done with it. I would be able to go down into this shop as much as possible provided no Zeds are inside, and if there are a few, bring a weapon and don't get hit.

_SONIC_ · 04-01-2010 09:40PM

hasnt anyone played dead rising?? its a very bad move to go to a shopping centre!!

has anyone seen the tesco extra in maynooth?? we could loot the place till kingdom come! thennn barricade all the doors and destroy the escalaters and then live of the fatta the lan' it has a whole aisle of bottled water and loads of different food! it would be a stronghold in the right hands!!!!!

but unfortunately lots of people will have the same idea!!! and there will be loads of people looting and breaking stuff!

You have 24 hours, how do you prepare?

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