Once in a Lifetime - Century Plant

My century plants, found on the road side about half dead, have decided they've had enough and it's time to bloom.... 

and die.

Here's a slideshow of the growth.

The stalks (called masts) were amazing. The tip here looks like a little tiki guy.

The flowers were less than impressive after all that work.

There she is - Full Bloom. 

The seed pods are falling everywhere. It'll  be a mess to clean up.

And now the plant dies...