diff --git a/mine.lua b/mine.lua
index a2287d6..34fc084 100644
--- a/mine.lua
+++ b/mine.lua
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ end
 function dropOffItems (go_back)
     -- Turn off mining
     local mine_state = mode.mine
-    mode.mine = {}
+    mode.mine = { forward = true }
     -- Note current position (assuming facing FORWARD)
     local pos_state = { x = mode.x, y = mode.y, z = mode.z }
     -- Return to origin, facing BACK