Stuck in synchronizing?

[notig]

I tried to send .005 bitcoin to someone...... a window came up that said "please wait" . after waiting I finally quit and exited. Now whenever I start electrum it just says Synchronizing. There is no balance shown.
I tried downloading the new version . 1.7.2 instead of 1.6.2  . it still says synchronizing........... and I don't have access to my wallet
Needless to say my friend who I was trying to send bitcoins to is not impressed

[Tachikoma]

Try a different server, I suggest electrum.bysh.me