python code to convert a standard date to a clarion date

clarion_utils.py

import datetime



CLARION_DAY_ZERO = datetime.date(1800,12,28)    #this is the important date to work with!


def date_to_clarion_date(input_date):
    """
    this is evil because I'm not checking jack... 
    """
    return (input_date - CLARION_DAY_ZERO).days