Hi zip222,
So what you want to do is Google that error, and email your host and let them know you're often getting that error when attempting to connect to the MySQL. And note that as with any hosting provider, you might need to make a few requests before you get fast the first level support techs to someone who can help.
It could be the database server is overloaded, the server is misconfigured, or any number of things. Is it a low-cost hosting or cloud based plan?
Dave Edis - Senior Developer
interactivetools.com