Works for me too. Thanks - it's what I've been waiting for.
I have two humble suggestions:

1. as suggested before - replace the "refresh" button with update.

2. When clicking the applet under spotty network conditions, it can freeze the desktop until either connection timeouts or the current status is finally retrieved. I would suggest that retrieving the previous status be implemented on the dialog box, would become optional, and a cancel button would be added for both retrieving previous status and the update process. In my experience completely blocking network access without the option to cancel can have adverse effects when network coverage is partial or spotty. Especially so for such a tightly integrated component of the desktop that can prevent complete usability for a while.

Again, great and useful applet as it is...
Oink

Even worse, when it finally doesnt answer at all and you kill it all your widgets disappear. I think it's better not to have any "last status" at all than a non-threaded version. Btw, any progress on the char-counter?

Adding option for @l location tag from the phones location would be great.. Twitter and Brighkite at least support this option... That's like the only thing missing..

The @l location tag could be setted as option: