diff --git a/announcement.gemspec b/announcement.gemspec
index 16545e5..d88aa36 100644
--- a/announcement.gemspec
+++ b/announcement.gemspec
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ if old_gemfile_text != new_gemfile_text
   end
   a.priority =  2
   sleep 1
-  a.join
+  Thread.pass
   puts '123'
   #Thread.exit
 end