diff --git a/bin/minion.py b/bin/minion.py
index a681462..396ae04 100644
--- a/bin/minion.py
+++ b/bin/minion.py
@@ -55,14 +55,16 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
 
 
   while True:
-    # indicate that I am loaded up, and ready for workload
     if options.verbose:
       print "%s: letting master know that I am ready" % myname
     masterq.put(myname)
-    # wait for master's start signal
+
     if options.verbose:
       print "%s: waiting for master to tell me to start" % myname
     action = minionsq.get()
+    if options.verbose:
+      print "%s: master said go!!" % myname
+
     if action in ('teardown', 'slay'):
       # take back one name ?
       # masterq.get()