DISSENTING OPINION BY ACOBA, J.
I disagree with dismissal. On the facts, new counsel was retained on
October 2, 2002, three days before the appeal period ran, and needed time
to inter alia,
prepare, familiarize themselves with the case, communicate more closely
with their clients, and secure a supersedeas bond. In light of the circumstances,
such matters constituted good cause to grant the extension of time and
such grant was well within the scope of the discretion given the district
court.