# File lib/bunny/client09.rb, line 295
    def start_session
      @connecting = true

      # Create/get socket
      socket

      # Initiate connection
      init_connection

      # Open connection
      open_connection

      # Open another channel because channel zero is used for specific purposes
      c = create_channel()
      c.open

      @connecting = false

      # return status
      @status = :connected
    end