Hi John and Doves,
 
What a confirmation, ladies. Amazing research - both of you. It all got me thinking about the minutae of it all. After all, our Father God is meticulous and detailed. If........a big if....we are looking to the grape harvest for the Rapture, it makes sense to look at the growing season and habits of the crops in question. It's more than interesting that a grape vine is in the ground for a good many years. As opposed to wheat or barley that has to be physically planted every year. Ponder upon that. I found the Wikipedia blurb on grapes and was quite blasted away by what it had to say. Click on the link and have a good read. Take notice of the section called 'Bud Break'. It talks about bleeding occuring from the cuts (or wounds) left over from pruning the vine. It is utterly fascinating and I dearly wish I had the time to do a proper study.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_growth_cycle_of_grapevines
 
It's getting more than exciting and I feel an anticipation like never before.
 
God's Blessings
 
In Jesus' Beloved Name
 
Fay