diff --git a/org-mode-appt-check.plx b/org-mode-appt-check.plx
index 92a65ce..58242ee 100755
--- a/org-mode-appt-check.plx
+++ b/org-mode-appt-check.plx
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ my $dayLine = "";
 my $prettyDayLine;
 
 while (my $line = <ORG_MODE_AGENDA>) {
+  next if ($line =~ /^\a/);   # Skip line of bells
   my $thisLinePrintable;
   chomp $line;
   if ($line =~ /^\S+/) {