I think it is Cochliostema odoratissimum, false bromeliad. Here is a link that might be useful: Cochliostema odoratissimum, false bromeliad

Billie, you are just going to have to buy a Percheron and pose as an Amazon . . . I see on the Percheron Horse Association link that, "All logos, trademarks, and pictures are property of their respective owner and/or company, and may not be used . . ." Really, you have no choice. Azura, your cat loves you! That image of a pretty girl doesn't look too scary unless it was she who stepped on the alien frog beside the path . . . Is that cavalier little guy a King Charles, Jali? Looks like he can take on more responsibility. I'm wondering about Skybird . . . I wouldn't want to have to use this image again for her. (And she'd better not try that picture of Azura's cat with a gun to its head. ;o)

OK, I'm having a little fun today. God Save the Queen! Saw this photo a couple of weeks ago and saved it for some reason because I do love the Queen. I'll use it until I find another, better one.

Missy May, yes, Murray was named after the dog on Mad About You. He looked just like him, although my Murray had the beagle coloring and Maui ( the tv Murray) was just two colors. Their faces were almost exactly alike. My friend once met Maui in an airport. He was going to an interview somewhere. My Murray was the sweetest dog ever. He was turned into the shelter as a stray. The people who found him posted signs for two weeks. They had other dogs and didn't want another, so took him to the shelter. I can't imagine not going to the ends of the earth to find this dog. He was the best. Here he is in his old age.