diff --git a/script/local.py b/script/local.py
index 96262a9..53e15fa 100644
--- a/script/local.py
+++ b/script/local.py
@@ -37,7 +37,12 @@ class TestingTool:
         try:
             log(logText)
         except:
-            
+            time.sleep(1)
+            try:
+                log(logText)
+            except:
+                #cannot write log
+                
     #prepare and send feedback to calling tool   
     # returnString = the string containing info on the test result
     # testPassed   = true if the test was successful, false if test had a problem