by Pat & Mike | Apr 16, 2023 | Blog
The time has come for some extended vacation time. Some call it retirement. But we prefer to call it an extended vacation. So Long, Farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye The business has definitely slowed down since our last post was written in March 2022. And we have...
by Pat & Mike | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog
The more things change the more they stay the same. At least most of the time. But the times they are a changing at Sunriver Metal Works. The Times They Are A Changing It’s been a minute since we’ve written a blog post. Seems like just yesterday when we...
by Pat & Mike | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Custom Metal Work
Around this time of the year people start thinking about unique metalwork gifts for Christmas. Especially this year, people are getting worried about being able to find gifts. All those container ships parked out in the ocean waiting to be unloaded! So we have an...
by Pat & Mike | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Family
Maybe you’ve heard the song “Just The Two of Us” by Bill Withers. It’s memorable and in this case so true. Sunriver Metal Works is… Just The Two of Us Sometimes we think people have the misconception that Sunriver Metal Works is a...
by Pat & Mike | Jun 19, 2021 | Blog, Small Business
With steel prices on the rise, we have no choice but to look at increasing our prices. We don’t want to do it, but here’s the deal. Steel Prices On The Rise Prices on all of our raw materials have been increasing over the last few years. No –...
by Pat & Mike | May 24, 2021 | Blog, Small Business, Social Media
After eight years of trying it, we finally have the answer to the simple question “Is social media worth it”? Is Social Media Worth It? In a word – NO. When we first started the business and set up our website, we were told we HAD to do social...
by Pat & Mike | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog, Small Business
The logo for the USPS shows an eagle that appears to be in motion. Well, folks. We’re here to tell you that this bird has no wings. Read on to learn more about our recent shipping issues with USPS. Shipping Issues With USPS Since we are a small business that...
by Pat & Mike | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog
What do you write about when you’re not sure what to write about? How about a quick update on what’s happening on the home front. What’s Happening on the Home Front Covid Vaccines You may have read our last blog about our frustrations with getting...
by Pat & Mike | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
You’ve heard the song “So Far Away.” These days, we are thinking the Covid vaccine is so close but so far away. It’s a feeling that many people in the country feel. So Close But So Far Away We’ve talked about the pandemic in several...
by Pat & Mike | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog
We’re always impacted by the laws of Supply and Demand. Whether it’s our supplies or the demand for custom metal art. Supply and Demand We recently were reminded of the impacts of the law of Supply and Demand. Especially when it comes to steel prices....
