I would go to my friends house, steal/take one of his two swords. If he's their and alive he would probably join me, steal a car/ borrow. Then get the hell out of the area.
LOL, i love how you keep a moral line between Stealing and borrowing during an Apocalypse lol.
I've had this conversation with a couple of friends of mine and i think they agreed with my take.
get yourself a big glass of something refreshing as i'm going to go into detail.
#1 I get out of bed, and i scratch my arse whilst walking downstairs like any other day. i slap the switch on the kettle and go open the living room curtains while the kettle does it's thing. Upon opening said curtains i notice clouds of smoke, cars alight, and random people running around being chased by corpses.
(Naturally, i take a double glance and then switch on the tv to check the news as to which just as the tv brings up the screen, the presenter gets pounced on by her turned camera man )
So it's from here i decide SHHTF so in typical British fashion... I get my percpectives right and do what's of the utmost importance........
I Mosey back into the Kitchen Whilst yawning and make myself that Cuppa, ( it's going to be a long day by the looks of it ) As i slurp on some of the finest tea known to man, i press play on my jam packed answering machine, that has people wondering if i'm ok and alive, with messages such as,
*beep*
'' Dude, dude you there ? dunno if you've seen the news maaaan, but those zombie guys are really ****ing up our vibe! Things are totally solar maaan, you gotta get your ass outa bed and meet me at Mikeys ( who ever mikey is ) laters man.....don't forget to bring some gear yea ? ''
*beep* ''End of message''
So i take a shower and pick out some of my best and practical threads,(gotta look good whilst straightening out the world ) as i let the Radio Auto scan as the radio stations keep losing their signals due to attacks at their stations and Deadheads pressing buttons they shouldn't be.
I then comes to the realization ( after letting the awnsering machine roll on ) that Most people i know are dead or have split. So i grab my well kept and much loved Lowlander ( 6ft Scottish slaughter sword ) for those who don't know. And make my way down to the Library ....yea, that's right.
*bleep*
''Dude, dudeee, this is far out maaaan, Change of plan Mikey is dead man, totaly cremated ! meet me at the'' *lines goes dead*
Now at this point... i'd jump in my big car if its not been burnt out roll my window down and blast out some GnR whilst letting fly with the biggest Uzi you've ever seen... But unfortunately, i do not live in America, for i live in Britain, so my car will have likely been clamped, which would mean i'd have to walk down and politely ask a zombie to excuse one's self whilst he munches a Man-sandwich.
I go to the Library to get one or two books on not survival, but Medicine,eating from the wild and anything of use. My back pack is small for obvious reasons, but i do not intend on carrying alot anyway.
Once i've selected my books and possibly a first aid kit... I make way to the nearest Castle. In the unlikely event that nobody else is there, i simply shut the doors, and block myself in after carrying out a full check of the building. Castle by its very nature are designed to keep out assholes, so you'll need very little labour to get maximum protection.
It's from this point i take stock and keep a very low profile.. never fully becoming dependant on the castle and keeping a bag handy for when i gotta split in a hurry. If the awnser to the problem is to sit tight then i'll stay.. but if it is really coming to an end... Then i'll use the castle as a stop gap and head north west to the Islands off the Scottish coast.. Take what i need to set up a camp and watch from afar.
I've no desire to stay and be a show off or a hero... I'll most probably go wherever the Fox's go, as they are great survivors.
As i said, it depends on where fate leads the situation, both are two very different sets of rules and out comes, so i'll spare you the details...
In my opinion...
It would be best to, as a default...
Get a cheap and easy to use food source as it'll be a time of great stress for your mind and body, so fuel is important... also, seek to return to your hunter gatherer past, and travel light and quiet. Almost unseen and unheard. Do very little to attract attention.
that's why i used the Fox metaphor, you gotta think quick fast, and act fast. In time when you settle into your new life style, your brain and your inner survival instinct, will do all the work for you, you just need to give yourself a chance in the opening stages.
If i couldn't secure the castle, then i'd find the next best thing.
Fin.