It must be a Grey thing. Libby does the same things all of you have mentioned. She especially likes the sound of the vacuum. She will not go into a tub but loves to bathe in her water bowl.
Jean puffs up like an owl when I get him into the shower with me, and grumps. THen when he gets wet he runs ovver and hides on m y shoulder to get away from the wicked wicked water.