Some extras to enhance your reading experience!
WARNING: SPOILERS!!!!
You might want to read the story first before you explore the links on this page!
See Murkton's EMU in action!
Sometimes all it takes is being in the right place at the right time.
To see images of the 'Exercise Birmingham Shield' emergency simulation which took place on 30th October 2011, visit this site. (We witnessed the events first hand as we tried to cut through Millennium Square to get back to the city centre. It was like being in the middle of a sci-fi film!)
Fancy your chances? Why not take the test?
This is the site Drover used to predict Partridge's likelihood of survival in the case of a Zombie Apocalypse.Take the test and see how you will fare when the HSC outbreak occurs. (I scored even lower than Bolph - I'm the equivilent of zombie fast food, I think!) (STOP PRESS: Marmalade just scored 81.3% - higher even than Partridge!!! )
Be prepared!Be very prepared!
As Drover knows, being prepared is the most important part about coping with emergencies. If you want to be ready for Zombie battle, then you might want to invest some of your Christmas money in these items of essential kit! More help and advice here and here!
Get some practice in!
For peace of mind nothing beats actual 'hands on' experience in the field. Or how about this? Or, if these are a little too financially or time- restricting, this might be an acceptable substitute...)
Finally, since this IS supposed to be a Christmas Story, you might want to have a look at some of the houses which won't be making the shortlist for next year's Christmas lights competition!
And Merry Christmas!