The WTF of Christmas Presents

I have a dear friend that I have known since 1969 but sometimes, he drives me mad.

I produce a calendar every year. This year, all the photographs are of Castles. I give them to friends as Christmas presents and sell a few to cover my costs. An excess is donated to a Charity. This year, it is the RNLI (Lifeboats). I gave them a £70 donation last week.

I saw my friend yesterday and gave him a calendar. He gave me one in return.
Sorry Bob, but what made you think that I'd want a commercially produced calendar when I make my own?
I am sad to say that his gift will be going to the charity shop tomorrow. He gave me one last year and the year before but it really is hard to tell him, 'please Bob, no more calendars.'

Who else has friends/relatives that give them gifts that really not what you wanted?

Samantha

Threave Castle, Scotland.
The castle is on an island in the middle of a river.