diff --git a/gpgmeplug/gpgmeplug.c b/gpgmeplug/gpgmeplug.c
index 0132a67e..43312d4f 100644
--- a/gpgmeplug/gpgmeplug.c
+++ b/gpgmeplug/gpgmeplug.c
@@ -452,6 +452,8 @@ bool signatureCertificateExpiryNearWarning( void )
 
 int signatureCertificateDaysLeftToExpiry( const char* certificate )
 {
+  // pending (khz): make this work!
+  /*
   GpgmeCtx ctx;
   GpgmeError err;
   GpgmeKey rKey;
@@ -477,6 +479,8 @@ int signatureCertificateDaysLeftToExpiry( const char* certificate )
   gpgme_release( ctx );
 
   return daysLeft;
+  */
+  return 10;
 }