There is no harder time to work on a newspaper than in Summer.
Everyone is away on holiday, the world comes to a standstill ... and we've still got an 88 page newspaper to fill!
This is when good planning kicks in and I'm glad to say that the Echo is up there with the best when it comes to planning news, features and sport coverage.
So today, while there was hardly a mention of South Wales on the morning radio bulletins, we are still able to provide page after page of news from deaths on the M4, Charlotte Church's revelations in her new book and a great, great interview with the Cardiff couple who won $5m on the lottery.
And the first thing they are going to buy?
Rugby World Cup tickets to watch Wales. You can't beat it.
We're working on a new series for next week which will interest the growing numbers of people who cycle around Cardiff and South Wales.
As car park firms and councils force shoppers and workers out of our city centres, more and more are now taking to two wheels to make their way in. The Echo is preparing a week-long look at the issues of cycling in the capital and beyond.
If you have any views or an experience to share get in touch.