Hacking Best Way to Mod Any Wii: ModMii for Windows: Official Support Thread

[Etheboss]

@Xflak, a new sneek rev is out but yesterday evening i noticed modmii still compiled rev155, can you please look at it?

 

[scooby74029]

s/uneek building updated to r158

 

[flo]

Can you make Modmii download the .net 3.5 framework from a mirror outsite microsoft.com ?
Or provide a full kit of installation . For some reason the site microsoft.com oes not work for me i probably have a virus

 

[DeadlyFoez]

Can you make Modmii download the .net 3.5 framework from a mirror outsite microsoft.com ?
Or provide a full kit of installation . For some reason the site microsoft.com oes not work for me i probably have a virus

facepalm.

If you think you may have a virus on your computer then fix that issue first before bothering to use your computer to hack something.

"Yes, the ground here in Pisa seems a little unstable, but lets build a tower on it anyways and lets see what happens."

 

[DGenerateKane]

Can you make Modmii download the .net 3.5 framework from a mirror outsite microsoft.com ?
Or provide a full kit of installation . For some reason the site microsoft.com oes not work for me i probably have a virus

facepalm.

If you think you may have a virus on your computer then fix that issue first before bothering to use your computer to hack something.

"Yes, the ground here in Pisa seems a little unstable, but lets build a tower on it anyways and lets see what happens."

Hey now, they did finally fix it 3 years ago.

 

[WiiUBricker]

Xflak, when I download ModMii 4.6.1 my anti virus says it contains a trojan. Never happend before so it certainly does not have a trojan inside, but I think you should know nonetheless.

Edit: After some digging, it seems that my anti virus dislikes the libWiiSharp.dll contained in the ModMii.exe. Ironically it doesn't have a problem with the libWiiSharp.dll from the libWiiSharp google code repository.

Edit 2: I found an old copy of ModMii 4.6.1 on my hard drive and no warnings at all from my anti virus. It seems that your files were kind of altered during the takedown of the modmii google code page.

 

[Mantis41]

Kaspesky has just started to flip out about a trojan in the ModMii Install.

13/07/2011 19:53:20ÂÂÂÂDetected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.hdvmÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂc:\ModMii\ModMii.exe/UPX/libWiiSharp.dll

I am sure it is a false report, it must have start tripping out after a definition update tonight.

 

[FIX94]

File should be clean guys:
libWiiSharp.dll virustotal report
rescanned file and now reports virus in kaspersky so definiton update, false positive then

 

[ZRicky11]

Xflak, when I download ModMii 4.6.1 my anti virus says it contains a trojan. Never happend before so it certainly does not have a trojan inside, but I think you should know nonetheless.

Edit: After some digging, it seems that my anti virus dislikes the libWiiSharp.dll contained in the ModMii.exe. Ironically it doesn't have a problem with the libWiiSharp.dll from the libWiiSharp google code repository.

Edit 2: I found an old copy of ModMii 4.6.1 on my hard drive and no warnings at all from my anti virus. It seems that your files were kind of altered during the takedown of the modmii google code page.

I have the same problem...

 

[XFlak]

Xflak, when I download ModMii 4.6.1 my anti virus says it contains a trojan. Never happend before so it certainly does not have a trojan inside, but I think you should know nonetheless.

Edit: After some digging, it seems that my anti virus dislikes the libWiiSharp.dll contained in the ModMii.exe. Ironically it doesn't have a problem with the libWiiSharp.dll from the libWiiSharp google code repository.

Edit 2: I found an old copy of ModMii 4.6.1 on my hard drive and no warnings at all from my anti virus. It seems that your files were kind of altered during the takedown of the modmii google code page.

i just compared the libwiisharp.dll from a fresh downloaded version of 4.6.1 from google code against many historic versions of modmii, they are exactly the same.

this problem must be due to a recent definition update to one or more virus scanners containing a false-positive virus recognition of libwiisharp

 

[bnm81002]

XFlak, any plans of an update yet?

 

[WiiUBricker]

Xflak, when I download ModMii 4.6.1 my anti virus says it contains a trojan. Never happend before so it certainly does not have a trojan inside, but I think you should know nonetheless.

Edit: After some digging, it seems that my anti virus dislikes the libWiiSharp.dll contained in the ModMii.exe. Ironically it doesn't have a problem with the libWiiSharp.dll from the libWiiSharp google code repository.

Edit 2: I found an old copy of ModMii 4.6.1 on my hard drive and no warnings at all from my anti virus. It seems that your files were kind of altered during the takedown of the modmii google code page.

i just compared the libwiisharp.dll from a fresh downloaded version of 4.6.1 from google code against many historic versions of modmii, they are exactly the same.

this problem must be due to a recent definition update to one or more virus scanners containing a false-positive virus recognition of libwiisharp

I thought so, but this does not explain, why my anti virus doesn't detect anything on the old ModMii 4.6.1 zip archiv, but bitches about the new ModMii 4.6.1 zip archive.

Here is the MD5 checksum of the old ModMii4.6.1 archiv: A546500B3301F0C4DCCE921D93A34797

Does it match with the checksum of the current ModMii 4.6.1 from the google code page?

 

[AppleWTF]

Alright. I followed your guide as closely as possible and then proceeded to pop the SD card into my Wii.
What am I supposed to do after that?
Nothing took instantaneously so I'm not sure.
I assume it has something to do with SuperSmashBrothersBrawl(or one of those other games) but I'm not sure.

 

[pplucky]

Alright. I followed your guide as closely as possible and then proceeded to pop the SD card into my Wii.
What am I supposed to do after that?
Nothing took instantaneously so I'm not sure.
I assume it has something to do with SuperSmashBrothersBrawl(or one of those other games) but I'm not sure.

Look for a txt file in SD card folder in your harddisk (don't recall the filename). You should have a guide with a step-by-step fullproof guide on how to proceed...

 

[XFlak]

Here is the MD5 checksum of the old ModMii4.6.1 archiv: A546500B3301F0C4DCCE921D93A34797

Does it match with the checksum of the current ModMii 4.6.1 from the google code page?

yes it does, no change in the upload whatsoever

 

[Game2590]

I seem to have had a strange problem with using this, I was on 4.3e and all the setup worked perfectly but after it had finished i setup wifi connection and it asked me to update the firmware which i didn't do, this seemed strange so i checked the firmware version and it now say's i'm on 4.2e so by using this i have somehow managed to downgrade my system. I have read through the guide and can't see anything that would have caused this, Has anyone else had this? I have put the guide below, can someone have a look through and tell me if they see anything unusual about it?

Spoiler

ModMii 4.6.1 Custom Guide
Generated on 13-Jul-11 - 5:15:45.40
Check for updates at tinyurl.com/ModMiiNow


This Guide was generated using the following parameters:

* Wii is currently a virgin (un-modified)
* Current firmware is 4.3E
* Desired firmware is 4.3E


* Download Extra Brick Protection
* Update active IOSs (can be disabled in options)
* Do not Install a cMIOS (can be enabled in Options)

* External Hard Drive already Formatted as WBFS
* Download Configurable USB-Loader and WiiFlow
* USB-Loader Settings and config files saved to SD Card



This software is not for sale. If you paid for this software or a "bundle" you have been scammed.

THIS PACKAGE COMES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, NEITHER STATED NOR IMPLIED.
NO ONE BUT YOURSELF IS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THIS MAY CAUSE TO YOUR NINTENDO WII CONSOLE!
USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!



IMPORTANT NOTES:

*This guide does NOT require a Wifi connection on your Wii.
*An SD card formatted to FAT(32) required (Best results are with non-SDHC cards, SDHC will only work on 4.0 or above).
*If you get errors during any of the steps reformat your SD card as FAT or FAT32
*Turn off WiiConnect24 and take out all gamecube memory cards/controllers when modding the Wii (unless instructed otherwise).
*If your Wii ever freezes, hold the power button on the Wii for 5 seconds to power it off then try again.
*Don’t ever accept a new Nintendo update without first googling to see if it’s safe. The last update (to 4.3) was released in late June 2010 and is NOT safe to accept. If you accept an official Nintendo update after modding the Wii, you may lose some or all of your modifications.
*Never uninstall a system menu or IOS
*Do not install untested wads/themes without Bootmii or Priiloader installed.
*Not all external hard drive's are compatible with the Wii, for a list of which USB Hard Drive's are compatible, see this webpage: <a href="http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List" target="_blank">http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List</a>
*If you have questions, a more detailed guide can be found here: www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/
*This custom guide is great start, but Wii modding is always evolving. Check for updates online, and remember, google is your friend.
*If you have questions, a more detailed guide can be found here: www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/




1) INSTALLING THE HOMEBREW CHANNEL (HBC) AND BOOTMII
=================================================


Note: if this Wii was previously modified, and it has either the HBC, BootMii as Boot2, or a Forwarder Channel installed, you can use that instead of an exploit (as it does not require physically owning a specific game).

If using BootMii as Boot2 to install the HBC, copy the 'BootMii' folder from your previous BootMii install to the root of your SD Card (or download it using ModMii). Then boot your wii, BootMii will load, go To the SD menu, load bootmini.elf. This will load the Hackmii Installer allowing you to reinstall the HBC.

If using a Forwarder Channel, just save the boot.elf/dol from the app you want to load (ie. SD:\apps\hackmii_installer\boot.elf or SD:\apps\MMM\boot.dol) to the location used by your SPECIFIC Forwarder Channel (ie. SD:\apps\usbloader\boot.dol). Then start the channel and the Hackmii Installer will load allowing you to reinstall the HBC. Note, if your forwarder channel only loads dol's and not elf's, launch MMM's boot.dol, then use its "App Manager" to load the Hackmii Installer.


BATHAXX EXPLOIT
---------------

REQUIREMENTS: * A copy of "LEGO Batman"
* SD card (not SHDC) formatted as FAT16 or FAT32

A. Load the LEGO Batman game at least once
(otherwise you won't be able to copy over the hack).

B. Backup your personal LEGO Batman save file before copying the files to your SD Card (if applicable):

a) Put your SD card in your Wii and turn it on.
b) Go into Wii Options - Data Management - Save Data - Wii
c) Find your LEGO Batman save, click on it, click "Copy", and click Yes. Now erase the save file from the Wii.
d) Put your SD card in your computer, and copy the "private" folder from the card to a safe place. Alternatively you can temporarily rename it.

C. Copy the files from the COPY_TO_SD to the root of your SD card (if you haven’t already) and insert it into your Wii

D. Go into Wii Options - Data Management - Save Data - Wii - SD Card
then copy over the "LEGO Batman" save that corresponds to your region.

E. Start the LEGO Batman game. Load the new save file.

You are now in the batcave, take the elevator on the right side.
Then in the trophy room, go to the upper corner and go through the door
to the "Wayne Manor". Now you can select a character.
Choose the last enabled character in the lowest row to launch the exploit.


This runs the Hackmii Installer (and silently/automatically installs BootMii as IOS). Use the installer to install the Homebrew Channel (HBC) and Bootmii as Boot2 if possible. If you cannot install BootMii as Boot2, you also need to 'prepare an SD Card' for BootMii (as the 'BootMii' folder is required to launch BootMii as IOS or Boot2).

Note: If you get a 'no vulnerable IOS' error message, run ModMii again and this time select the 'Hackmii Solutions' option instead of 'ModMii Wizard' and follow the new instructions before continuing this guide.

After you exit the hackmii installer, you will be taken to the HBC.
Hit the home button. In the top right corner you will see the IOS used by the HBC.

If the HBC is using an IOS other than IOS58 or your homebrew channel is upside-down, make a note of it as it applies later in the guide (you will have to reinstall the HBC).

If it is using IOS58 and your HBC is not upside-down, you can skip the Reinstall The Homebrew Channel step when you get to it.




2) MAKING A NAND BACKUP
====================

While inside the Homebrew Channel, load BootMii by pressing home and clicking Launch Bootmii.
Press the power button on the wii 3 times to get to the last option, then press the reset button. [You can also navigate with a Gamecube controller]

Press reset to choose the first option, then follow the directions on the screen to make your NAND backup. [Bad blocks are no problem.]

Backup the Bootmii folder, NAND.bin, and keys.bin elsewhere and erase from the sd card (or rename it). You'll need these in case of emergencies, so don't lose them.
Go back to The Homebrew Channel.

Note: if Bootmii was installed as boot2, then it will show up as soon as the Wii is turned on AS LONG AS it finds the bootmii folder (mentioned above) on the root of the SD card.




3) INSTALL A PATCHED IOS236
========================

Start the Homebrew Channel.

VERY IMPORTANT!
In the Homebrew channel, if you do not have a working internet connection already set up, you will see an icon flashing in the bottom right corner of the screen indicating its inability to initialize the network. You MUST wait for the icon to stop flashing OR let it flash for 30-60 seconds before proceeding otherwise these apps will error shortly after being launched. If you encounter this harmless error, power off the Wii and repeat this step from the beginning. To increase your chances of success, add a working internet connection to your Wii via the official Wii Settings Menu, but be sure to say "No" when asked to perform an update.


You only need to perform ONE of the below methods.


Method A: Using IOS236 Installer
--------------------------------

After waiting 30-60 seconds for the HBC to attempt to initialize the network, launch "IOS236 Installer v5 MOD".
Note: This app must be launched using HBC v1.0.7 or higher in order to work properly.

It should say "IOS236 installation is complete!" and return to The Homebrew Channel.

If you experience errors, keep trying and it should eventually work.
If you continue to experience errors you can try using Simple IOS Patcher instead.
Once either method successfully installs IOS236, you can move onto the next step.


Method B: Using Simple IOS Patcher
----------------------------------

After waiting 30-60 seconds for the HBC to attempt to initialize the network, launch "IOS236 Installer".
Note: This app must be launched using HBC v1.0.7 or higher in order to work properly.

Choose "IOS36" (already selected by default) and push A,
Select "Install IOS to slot" and choose 236,
Select "Install patched IOS36" leaving the 4 patches set to "yes" and press A,
Choose "Load IOS from SD card".

Confirm your choice with the A button,
When prompted, push A to continue the installation.
When the installation is over you'll be back at the Main Menu,
Then push B button to exit.

If you experience errors, keep trying and it should eventually work.
If you continue to experience errors you can try using IOS236 Installer instead.
Once either method successfully installs IOS236, you can move onto the next step.




4) INSTALL PRIILOADER
==================

Launch "Priiloader 236 Mod" via the Homebrew Channel

After the Priiloader Installer loads, press + to install it.

You may get an error for "loader.ini" and/or "password.txt" simply ignore these.

After successfully installing Priiloader, access it by powering off the Wii,
then powering it back on while holding reset until you see the Priiloader menu.

You should install some system menu hacks now (by going to System Menu hacks option).

RECOMMENDED HACKS: Block Disc Updates, Block Online Updates, Replace Health Screen, Auto-Press A at Health Screen, Region-Free Everything, remove no copy save file protection, and Move Disc Channel.

The priiloader menu is white by default, you can change it to black in the Priiloader settings if you prefer.

One of the special functions of Priiloader is that it can autoboot any app/file instead of the system menu. Some apps (like crazyIntro) can't be used without it.
For details on how to do so, visit www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/system-hacks/priiloader




5) INSTALL WADS
============

Load Multi-Mod Manager (MMM) via the HomeBrew Channel.
If IOS236 is not already loaded, select "Load another IOS", then select IOS236

Note: If this step fails with error -ret 2011 or other, you may need to retry patching IOS236. If the Wii was previously softmodded, you can try loading cIOS250 (or others like 202,222,223,224,236,249)

In Multi-Mod Manager's main menu, go down to select "WAD Manager".

Install the following WADs from the WAD folder (this list of WADs is unique to how you answered the Wizard's questions).

Be careful not to install any additional wads that may have been previously saved in this folder (they may be safe, but I cannot say for sure).

Hold + for 2 seconds to select all the WADs in the folder. Then Press A twice to install them all.
If any files fail to install properly, they will remain marked for installation, so just retry installing those files.


Your unique list of wads to install are as follows:

* IOS11v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS20v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS30v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS50v14889(IOS50v4889[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS60v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS70v16687(IOS70v6687[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS80v6944[FS-ES-NP]
* cIOS202[57]-v5
* cIOS222[38]-v5
* cIOS223[37-38]-v4
* cIOS224[57]-v5
* cIOS249[56]-d2x-v6
* cIOS250[57]-d2x-v6
* RVL-mios-v10
* IOS9-64-v1034
* IOS12-64-v526
* IOS13-64-v1032
* IOS14-64-v1032
* IOS15-64-v1032
* IOS17-64-v1032
* IOS21-64-v1039
* IOS22-64-v1294
* IOS28-64-v1807
* IOS31-64-v3608
* IOS33-64-v3608
* IOS34-64-v3608
* IOS35-64-v3608
* IOS36-64-v3608
* IOS37-64-v5663
* IOS38-64-v4124
* IOS41-64-v3607
* IOS43-64-v3607
* IOS45-64-v3607
* IOS46-64-v3607
* IOS48-64-v4124
* IOS53-64-v5663
* IOS55-64-v5663
* IOS56-64-v5662
* IOS57-64-v5919
* IOS58-64-v6176
* IOS61-64-v5662
* USBLoader(s)-ahbprot58-SD-USB-v9-IDCL
This is a forwarder channel that will load the first file it finds from the following list:
SD+USB:\apps\usbloader\boot.dol
SD+USB:\apps\usbloader\boot.elf
SD+USB:\apps\usb-loader\boot.dol
SD+USB:\apps\usb-loader\boot.elf
SD+USB:\apps\usbloader_cfg\boot.dol
SD+USB:\apps\usbloader_cfg\boot.elf
SD+USB:\apps\WiiFlow\boot.dol
SD+USB:\apps\WiiFlow\boot.elf
SD+USB:\apps\usbloader_gx\boot.dol
SD+USB:\apps\usbloader_gx\boot.elf
Notes: IOS58 is required to launch apps from an SD Card and hard drives formatted as
FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3 and ext4. It also supports meta.xml arguments
and is able to launch apps with direct hardware access.
You should always have at least one forwarder channel installed on your Wii,
that way, in the event of accidental update, you will be able to rehack your Wii without relying on a disc based exploit




6) REINSTALL THE HOMEBREW CHANNEL (if applicable)
==============================================

Earlier you should have checked what IOS is used by the Homebrew Channel (HBC). If the IOS used by your HBC is IOS58 and your HBC is not upside-down, you can skip this step.

If the HBC is using an IOS other than IOS58 or your HBC is upside-down, you should reinstall the HBC.

Launch the HackMii_Installer via the HBC.
Use the Hackmii Installer to fix/re-install the HBC. Once you've successfully reinstalled the HBC, you can move onto the next step of the guide.

If the HBC is failing to load the HackMii_Installer (just blackscreens), instead launch the Hackmii Installer using the method described in the First Step




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THE REST OF THE GUIDE IS PERFORMED ON YOUR COMPUTER IN ORDER TO SET UP YOUR USB-LOADER
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7) MANAGE WII BACKUPS USING WII BACKUP MANAGER (OPTIONAL)
======================================================

Launch WiiBackupManager from shortcuts on your Start Menu or Desktop

You can use this program to manage/transfer your electronic backups of Wii Games.
It is very simple to use, but a detailed tutorial on using Wii Backup Manager can be found here:
www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/backup-launchers/iso/wbfs-managers/wii-backup-manager

Note: Original Wii Disc's cannot be read/copied by using a computer (unless you have one of the rare LG Drives that is capable of doing so)

To copy ORIGINAL Wii Disc's, insert the disc into your Wii and...
- Launch Configurable USB-Loader, and hit the plus sign '+'.
OR
- Launch WiiFlow, go to page 2 of WiiFlow's Settings and select "Install", then select "Go".




8) CONFIGURE/CUSTOMIZE CONFIGURABLE USB-LOADER (OPTIONAL)
======================================================

To Configure/Customize your USB-Loader, use the Configurator for Configurable USB-Loader found here:
COPY_TO_SD\usb-loader\CfgLoaderConfigurator.exe

Optional: additional themes can be found here:
<a href="http://wii.spiffy360.com/themes.php" target="_blank">http://wii.spiffy360.com/themes.php</a>

* IMPORTANT NOTES ON DEFAULT SETTINGS:
------------------------------------

Two potentially dangerous features have been locked:
1) The ability to remove/delete games
2) the ability to format a hard drive.

To unlock these features, while in the configurable USB-Loader menu, hold '1' for 5 seconds, then enter the password to unlock these features. The password is 'AAAA', you can change the password/settings by using the Configurator for Configurable USB-Loader. Hold '1' again for 5 seconds to lock the USB-Loader again (or it will lock automatically again once you exit the USB-Loader).



9) AFTER MODDING
=============

After you are done modding your Wii, you can optionally delete any unnecesarry files
by using ModMii's "File Cleanup" Feature.

At this point you're practically done.
Now you should be downloading the latest homebrew applications and setting them up on
your SD Card (or FAT32 USB Hard Drive) so they can be launched via the HBC.

For downloading applications, you should:
* Check out ModMii's batch download pages as it has many popular apps available for download.
* Download Homebrew Browser via ModMii to get many popular apps, but this is an online only Wii application (www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/how-to-use/hbb)
* For those without internet on their Wii, check out this list of Homebrew applications (wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_all_homebrew).
Another great resource is webrewwii.blogspot.com

After getting whatever apps you want, you should get a boot.dol file and possibly a icon.png and meta.xml.
For HBC to read your SD/USB correctly, your card must be structured SD:/apps/application name/boot.dol
If you have a *.dol not named boot.dol, rename it boot.dol, otherwise it will not be recognized by the HBC.
(optional: the icon.png and meta.xml should be saved in the same place as the boot.dol)



10) SUPPORT XFLAK
=============

IF MODMII WORKED FOR YOU, PLEASE VOTE IN FAVOUR OF THE PROGRAM HERE (tinyurl.com/ModMiiNow)

DONATIONS CAN OPTIONALLY BE MADE VIA PAYPAL TO [email protected]

CHECK OUT MY TOP CHANNELS HERE (tinyurl.com/topchannels)

CHECK OUT MY CRAZY INTRO VIDEOS HERE (tinyurl.com/crazyintro)

*Update* Well since i posted this the wii bricked, so i had to do a nand restore, my backup was old so i ended up back on 4.2e again, i lost nearly all my saves but that just means i have a lot more replaying, luckily this time it worked and it's now on 4.3e and working fine.

 

[fredajt]

Hi, and thank you for this wonderful soft

I successfully modified the wii of a friend (it was virgin 4.3), but when i did it on mine, (witch is in 4.2E), and i have a problem whith installing wad files. I have the error message : ticket (-2011).

So there was 13 files not installed when i mod it, and other was like usb loader didn't be installed yet

How can i fix this problem ?

Thank you

Fred

 

[XFlak]

going to prolly be without internet for the next week during my honeymoon, anyone who wants a new kick ass ModMii beta PM me within the next 1.5 hrs and I'll try to send u something before leaving for the airport

 

[ShadowSonic2]

Hi, and thank you for this wonderful soft

I successfully modified the wii of a friend (it was virgin 4.3), but when i did it on mine, (witch is in 4.2E), and i have a problem whith installing wad files. I have the error message : ticket (-2011).

So there was 13 files not installed when i mod it, and other was like usb loader didn't be installed yet

How can i fix this problem ?

Thank you

Fred

You were not using a trucha bug iOS. Reload to iOS236 or iOS249 for installation and try again.

@XFlak, PM sent.

 

[DeadlyFoez]

going to prolly be without internet for the next week during my honeymoon, anyone who wants a new kick ass ModMii beta PM me within the next 1.5 hrs and I'll try to send u something before leaving for the airport

Fuck the new beta. I just wish I could chat with you man. It's been too long since the last time I got to actually talk with you.

Fuck, your woman is getting between us. Not cool man, not cool.

j/k Best of wishes to you.

BTW, sorry I could not call you back. I tried and my phone failed. I hope to hear from you soon. Also, BTW, I got some nudie pics of Chelsea for you.

J/K. We don't talk to her anymore