Thanks bud. The arm grew, but it got leaner at the same time, which helps it appear larger. Arms were bigger a year ago by 3/4". I taped them the other day at 16.5. I was surprised, because they looked closer to how I remember them at the 17 mark. I never have hit the 18 mark.... that's still something I'd like to accomplish.
As far as being "ripped"... well, I don't have a plan to get that lean. I am working my plan to get leanER, though, so I'll keep plugging away until the part in the middle is more satisfactory. Only time will tell how far I go with that.