Many thanks GW and Acorn.
Squishy/Squashy - That's a good name for it. I didn't know what to call it and have been living with it.
Selecting "Show Selection Bounds Handles icon" then Right Mouse click on the "Lock Aspect Ratio" and deselecting "Smart Transform" did the trick. To get the new tool back I deselected the "Show Selection Bounds Handles icon" and rechecked the Smart Transform from the aspect ratio lock. I may have to refer back to this thread if I don't use it after a few weeks.
Happy to have a solution.
Thank you,