We have ceiling fans and although I have to admit our new kitty (2-1/2 years old from the Animal Control) was fascinated by them - would stare and stare and stare.. She didn't seem scared. She was scared of the garbage disposal at first but now the sound doesn't bother her. She also gets scared still of the vacuum cleaner - she won't run but she will watch it and if you go by her she is just as tense as can be and shakey...... We took her to our RV this weekend and she did fine - explored the place and made it home. We were real worried about it - I'm not sure she liked the car though. I have noticed that if I ignore her she comes around quicker. Maybe if you ignore him he will want to get your attention and come out. I'm new to cats but I'm thinking about you both! Debbie