Caddy Daddy - The problem being on the West Shore around Homewood is only really problematic on weekends - when traffic into and out of Tahoe City can back up to Incline in one direction, Truckee in the other, making the shortest part of the trip the longest. It can be a major roadwreckfest for gaper drivers up there, the only drawback to living on the North Shore, as far as I'm concerned. BUT- if you get started nice and early, most of them are still having tea and crumpets while you're making tracks south.