Pickles - Lime Pickles

7 lbs cucumbers (4 - 5" long) sliced 1/4" thick

Combine 2 gallons of water and 2 cups dehydrated lime.  Pour over sliced cucumbers and let stand 24 hours, stirring every few hours.

Wash off lime in clear water.  Let cucumbers stand in clear water for 3 hours.  Drain

Combine 2 quarts vinegar
1 cup water
4 1/2 lbs sugar (8 cups)
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp mixed pickling spice
1 tsp celery seed
1 Tbsp salt

Pour cold mixture over drained cucumbers and let stand overnight.

The next morning, put on the stove and simmer for 35 minutes.  Pack into quart jars while hot and seal.