diff --git a/examples/gtalk_custom_domain.py b/examples/gtalk_custom_domain.py
index d25a5786..f055159b 100755
--- a/examples/gtalk_custom_domain.py
+++ b/examples/gtalk_custom_domain.py
@@ -55,8 +55,8 @@ class GTalkBot(slixmpp.ClientXMPP):
             cert.verify('talk.google.com', der_cert)
             logging.debug("CERT: Found GTalk certificate")
         except cert.CertificateError as err:
-            log.error(err.message)
-            self.disconnect(send_close=False)
+            logging.error(err.message)
+            self.disconnect()
 
     def start(self, event):
         """