Question: Instead he was hammering down the packing and I had a couple of breaths.
He was trying to hammer it down while I took a break.

Answer: yes

Question: Curiously enough, Santa Monica has a large contingent of British residents, evident in the authentic pubs such as Ye Olde King's Head (complete with dart boards), just off the Promenade, and the tea room at the Tudor House British Centre.
British residents can be found in Santa Monica even if it's not expected.

Answer: yes

Question: The installation of an FGD system requires a significant amount of labor.
The FGD system is expensive, as well.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell