When I got inside the theater, there was a String quartet playing classical music and an opera singer, which preformed for about one hour. After the quartet finished playing, the FOTR soundtrack was played over the sound system in preperation for the fim. Next a spot light appeared on stage and PJ and JRD came down the isle and made an introduction (and some jokes about Canadian weather). After the introduction the theater went completely dark and PJ and JRD came up the isle (which I had positioned myself perfectly in)! Just as PJ came by I stuck out my hand and said, "Mr. Jackson... Mr. Jackson...." He turned around in the dark and I said, "I just wanted to thank you so much for making this film." He seemed very pleased and shook my hand, and said *delightedly* (since I was the only one who stopped him), "Thank you very much". And then just before they left JRD whispered, "Watch out for the dwarf!" And that made everyone around me laugh.

There was also an after-screening party, but for some other important reasons I wasn't able to go to it. But thats ok with me! I have been very lucky and this was truly one of the best experiences of my life!