Dang, I had a similar heart this year. Blew the sumbitch to pieces. Oh well, she didn't go very far.
Iceman, you will NOT be dissapointed. I use a little bit more water than vinegar for the brine with a 1/2 tsp of salt per quart and a couple pinches of pickling spice (with cloves picked out, YUK, I hate the flavor of those.)