vinegar cucumbers

3-4 cucumbers

1 red onion (optional)

2 cups vinegar

1 cup water
2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp oregano

salt and pepper

slice the cucumbers (taste each to make sure they are not bitter) and onion and place in bowl.  combine remaining ingredients and pour over the cucumbers and onion.  let set in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.