4 cucumbers
1 large sweet onion
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. vinegar
1 c. water
celery seed

Peel cucumbers and score lengthwise with fork tines. In a large bowl, slice cucumbers and onion very thin and add salted ICE water to cover. Let stand 1 to 2 hours. Cook sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until cool. Add vinegar, oil and celery seed to taste to sugar mixture and mix well. Drain and rinse cucumbers and onion. Pour sugar mixture over drained cucumbers and onion. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.