yea the domain name expired...
Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC.
Record last updated on 08-Jul-2008.
Record expires on 05-Jul-2009.
Record created on 05-Jul-2007.
looks like he re-registered it for another year... updated on the 8th.
I think we'll see it agian some day.
If you need help, or a server space let me know. I've got a dedicated server, with room, and i can help install / run the board. just PM me on here, and we can talk via phone or email.
I would hate to see the site dissipate.

going down like this can really make a bit hit in a site like this.