In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except cucumbers. Boil 12-15 minutes. Cool mixture and strain. Thinly slice cucumbers and place in large jar or bowl with lid. Add cooled marinade and cover tightly. Keep refrigerated. Posted on GEnie by YLR.ROSE [Cafe Queen], Tue Oct 13, 1992 MM by Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator, net/node 004/005