Um... Lag, then server drop?

[Zyrez]

Ok, I was mining in Colorado, I had terrible lag and my /ping didn't show anything abnormal, so I ignored the /ping and went off my own instincts then restarted my Internet connection...
When I reconnect my connection, I attempt to login to FLDiscovery, except it's not on my serverlist... Is the server down? Or is this another case of "I'm having a VERY unique problem and everybody suggests the same thing / topic diverts"?

If you read my post labelled "Password required for Test Server?" then you'll find out what my first issue was... if I'm having the exact same info, well... I don't have an extra harddrive to play about with... so please, HELP

Zyrez