That strange thing.....

For those of you who knew what was going on with my succulent (click here for original post) (and for those who were as confused as I was!) I am delighted to show you the final blooming...

Ta-da!!

It sure photographs well, don't you think?!
Aeonium

Strange thing in my garden....

I have very little experience with succulents and was going to repot this one until I noticed that it was growing strangely. I left it to see what would happen and this is what happened! And, apparently, is still happening...

Is this normal?