Best hobby shop (argueably) comming down I-5 is in Burlington, Wa.
Preformance RC about 3 minuets off the freeway.
Suzie is the owner, and has the best customer service going. Their number is 360-755-9464
Also in Everett, Tim's hobby has incredible selection and is a big store. What I like about Tim's is he lets people sell their planes hanging from the ceiling..I gotten some swoooop deals there.
Call me when you get 1/2 hour south of Bellingham, I'll meet you at the hobby shop if you want..
360-708-2770