Giant Scary Spider

All my family knows that I am terrified of spiders so going out to the barn has become an adventure this past week.  These giant spiders are in evidence in the afternoon - I"m not quite sure where they are during the day, likely lurking and watching from their lair!  This dandy fellow had created a web yesterday which spanned across the gate; the webbing is remarkably strong!

We wish him well but hope he won't jump or fall on me with his giant and scary self.