>>My code does not have control at the time. As soon as I get control back, I
>>can update it again. What I don't like, are the long periods when the
>>thermometer is frozen, while the system is doing something else. I've been
>>assuming I just have to live with it, but was hoping someone might have a
>>better idea.
>
>Well, maybe not a better idea, but you could change the cursor to an animated hourglass when you're about to do something you know will hang up your thermometer. Sorry I don't have a code sample for doing this....

Thanks Garrett, thats a good idea. I'll look into it.

Daniel