To obtain my Concealed Carry permit, and a concealed weapons holster. Concurrently, build up stores of ammunition for my weapon.

To learn to grind grain and make bread from as much of a self-sustainable aspect as possible: limited store-bought products, electricity-driven power, etc. That is, make bread in a self-sustainable situation.

To become proficient in both water-bath and pressure canning. By Dec 2010, have at least a one year supply of fruits, vegetables, and meat canned and stored.

To grow tomatos, carrots, potatoes, green peppers (among other things) in the summer of 2013 in my containers/raised beds for canning.

To set up a beehive in Jan/Feb 2013 and obtain my first swarm of bees late Feb 2013. To raise this swarm over the course of 2013 - keep it alive and thriving.

To dehydrate and effectively store produce and meats for longer-term food storage. Specifically focus on dehydrating meats.

To plant and maintain 12-24 fruit trees in 2013.

To plant and maintain fruits and vegetables that do not store well (for long-term use), for the purpose of consumption immediately after harvest. Things like greens: lettuce, cabbage, etc. This involves planning based on harvest date and staggering the planting times to produce a small crop throughout a given harvest season.

Learn and become proficient in making fire in at least 5 different ways.

Learn how to assess and treat victims in: trauma (car accident), gunshot, nuclear disaster.

To compile resources for distinguishing and using herbs and plants in my immediate location (books, start a notebook of information, etc). Grow specific herbs to be used in the most common preparations. Specific remedy I'd like to learn is how to great asthma - my son has it and in a survival situation, we have no idea how to treat an asthma attack in the absence of an enhaler.

Learn how to make and store salves and balms. Grow or obtain the necessary ingredients.

By fall of 2013, have a rabbitry set up, and purchase 5 rabbits for production.