MC, Check the stats on handwashing vs. using a dishwasher. I think you actually save water by using the dishwasher. Of course, I might be wrong. It's happened before.

I hate dishwashers. Years ago my ex and the kids pleaded for me to get one, so I got a portable to stick in the corner of the kitchen ($40 at a used appliance dealer) and told them it would be their job to load and empty it...well, just as much fighting continued, dirty dishes were put in before the clean ones were emptied, and one night a "Its his turn! No its not, its her turn!" fight broke out, so I unpluged the unit, rolled it to the door, and kicked it down the front stairs. I have not had a dishwasher since...and that was 20 years ago. My fiancee is hinting toward one now...I enjoy my dishpan hands. I do the dishes more than 75% of the time to hold steadfast to my stubborn ways..
My thing I could do without is delivery of newspapers..I get the obits and local crap off the net and don't have to complain about late or undelivered papers...I buy a Buffalo on my way to work almost every day, unless I start at 4 and they aren't available yet. I have also eliminated fast food and takeout...but it makes me have to wash more dishes by hand...what a vicious cycle...