I live in Western Montana, so I've got you loners beat! On a related note, My wife is from Marysville (North of Everett), My Sister and her family live in Seattle, I lived in Renton for 10yrs and have Friends scattered from Portland up to Everett..so it is basicly a second home due to the frequent trips. My fish all live in Missoula, MT though.
Oh, I used to live in Walla Walla too! (and no, not in prison)
I love WA. except the I-90 corridor between Ritzville and George...zzzZZZzzz