# One of our own. I'm worried. \[Dropzone has tested positive for COVID\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 14, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764 "2020-05-14T02:33:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/81 "2020-05-15T23:11:27Z")
> [@Yllaria](#): > > Did he give you too many clues? Or was he silly enough to give you the name of the place? I asked his daughter. Peeps just tell me things. I guess they figure I’m about as safe as can be. And I ask sweetly. 😉 I told him everyone was asking about him and sending well wishes. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/82 "2020-05-16T01:36:45Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I asked his daughter. Peeps just tell me things. I guess they figure I’m about as safe as can be. > And I ask sweetly. 😉 Mata Hari of the web, Tokyo Rose of Arkansas. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/83 "2020-05-16T04:55:18Z")
😃 ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2020, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/84 "2020-05-16T09:07:20Z")
Thanks Beckdawrek for sharing the news and even better, sharing the good news. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/85 "2020-05-17T00:36:42Z")
> [@Aspidistra](#): > > So … I thought the nursing home’s story was that he’d already had it and passed it to the Director of Nursing. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it, until the cops come to call. > [@Kimera757](#): > > I’m rooting for you, Dropzone! > > How old is Dropzone? 65 > [@Yllaria](#): > > Did he give you too many clues? Or was he silly enough to give you the name of the place? Usually, only my oldest daughter and little brother reliably know how to reach me. Imagine my surprise when my phone rang and it was Ma Kettle calling. It was Oldest’s doing. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/86 "2020-05-17T00:41:43Z")
I’m so happy to see you online, Mikey. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/87 "2020-05-17T00:51:02Z")
**dropzone!** It is great to see you posting. We have been worried ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/88 "2020-05-17T00:56:48Z")
It’s good to see you posting, dropzone! Sending lots of good vibes. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/89 "2020-05-17T01:01:49Z")
Yay! dropzone’s back online! and feeling well enough to post. Very glad to see that. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/90 "2020-05-17T01:34:45Z")
Christ, I’m, 64. Is this shit going to happen to me next year? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/91 "2020-05-17T01:59:47Z")
Glad to hear from you, Dropzone! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/92 "2020-05-17T02:00:36Z")
Glad you’re back to posting, **dropzone**. Keep up the recovery! ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/93 "2020-05-17T02:10:30Z")
Great to have you back, **Dropzone**! ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/94 "2020-05-17T03:18:34Z")
glad for some good news for once … WB ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/95 "2020-05-17T03:25:34Z")
Good to see you! How are you feeling? ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/96 "2020-05-17T03:31:50Z")
Thinking of you, pardner. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/97 "2020-05-17T04:07:20Z")
Glad to see you posting, **dropzone**. And also glad that you and \*\*Becks \*\*are friends, as it seems the two of you look out for each other. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/98 "2020-05-17T05:08:16Z")
Welcome back, dude!!! Finally, something GOOD happens for a change. _crosses fingers_ ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/99 "2020-05-17T06:32:20Z")
I hope to see an edit to the title soon. **dropzone** has recovered from Covid-19. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764/100 "2020-05-17T07:04:49Z")
> [@susan](#): > > Good to see you! How are you feeling? coughing up gummy, white shit. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-our-own-im-worried-dropzone-has-tested-positive-for-covid/853764.md?page=6)