# File lib/amq/client/async/adapters/event_machine.rb, line 90
        def periodically_reconnect(period = 5)
          @reconnecting = true
          self.reset

          @periodic_reconnection_timer = EventMachine::PeriodicTimer.new(period) {
            EventMachine.reconnect(@settings[:host], @settings[:port], self)
          }
        end