MySQL no connection

[#1]

Hi
Getting Warning Lost connection to MySQL server during query in....
This worked OK before. This is on Rumpus. Has this something to do with maintenance if so how long?

[#2]

Unfortunatly, this service is down due to a failed server at the moment.
Further information can be seen on the following status post.
http://users.plus.net/status/archive/1201110204.htm

[#3]

Ok. Many thanks for speedy response.