True, Wow! You've had a lot going on in the last week or so! I'm glad things have settled down w/your neighbor. You know, you could always ask him for some ideas as well as others about your yard/garden. It might flatter him that you asked. Nothing says you need to do what he suggests.
I'm glad you spoke to your xmil. It's good to know that she's had contact w/your xh. She's right about a lot of things and he really does need to get over it and soon.
I think it's great that the guy rang you up. I do hope he stays in touch w/you. It's nice to have some "male" company every now and then. Two masts? That's very odd, but who knows...it could be a very nice sail boat and he's calling it a dinghy. You should him that you were no fool about sailing!
Enjoy the rest of your week. Things are happening all around you and all for the good!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.