Researchers at the University of Toronto's Quality of Life Research Unit define quality of life as The degree to which a person enjoys the important possibilities of his or her life (UofT).
The shelf life of cold-smoked salmon is very short, one to two weeks in the refrigerator and about one month in the freezer. Storage time is another critical factor in the proliferation of Listeria bacteria since it can grow at low temperatures.
Buy a a vacuum packer. The Salmon will last one year if your family or friends let it stay there that long. There's a great How to Smoke Salmon/Steelhead book at most outdoor stores, with great info and recipies. About $20, but I bought one just to have, even though I already have my own system.