Ok, so I simply wanted to get the homebrew channel. Sadly I have been at this "simple" process for hours now. I am assuming I am just stupid. Here is what I have done.
-download letterbomb with correct region and mac address (done several times now)
-formatted my sd card (sandisk 8gb sdhc FAT32)
-formatted wii system twice now with correct date and time.
-disabled wiiconnect24 (saw this on another forum)
-made sure card was not locked
-created memo after formatting to have a message
-started a game to get a message
What am I missing here?