Too bad you did not have a clean pail out and a supply of fruit flavored syrup or the drink mixin's of your choice. Could have make yourself snow cones or hosted a party.

On a more serious note ... too bad about your garden though at least the orchids are safe. Hail can sure do an impressive amount of damage. Had a friend with a huge assortment of hosta (well over 40 different types) get hit with a big hail storm. The hosta were completely shredded. A sad, sad sight.